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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS 



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A SERIES OF EXERCISES INTRODUCING NOVEL AND 
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CONTENTS: ^^ 



Busy Boys of Uncle Sam 40 

Carnival of Muses - . ... 64 

Christmas Chimes 15 

Decoration Day ---.-- 56 

Dewey Day Program - - . - - 34 

Kite Drill ..-«.-- 38 

lyittle Sweepers .... ^ - 47 

Literary Re-Union 7 

Mother Goose Boys - - . - - - 42 

Memorial Day 53 

Our Nation's Pride 50 

Pantomime 84 

Patriotic Program - -* - - - - 59 

Queen of the Year 76 

Rolling Pin Drill 45 

Ten Dialogues in Rhyme - ■ " - 87 

Washington's Birthday 29 

Young America's Patriotism - - - - 31 



PREFACE. 



In presenting this series of exercises to the progres- 
sive teachers, the author knows from practical presenta- 
tion of the work in a large number of the Chicago 
schools that the book supplies a long felt want in this 
line. For the past four years these exercises have been 
developed under the author's personal direction and have 
proven eminently successful. 

The secret of success in preparing programs lies in 
presenting the work in the happiest and most enthusias- 
tic manner at the very first drill. Select the characters 
to be used, and before any parts are given out^^ over the 
whole dfill^ or drafua, or whatever may be the exercise, in 
an earnest and effective manner, so that each child may 
see in what spirit his part may be developed and under- 
stand his part in relation to the whole. 

It has been the author's desire to encourage the 
spirit of natural enjoyment pupils should feel in develop- 
ing an entertainment, hence the work is largely free from 
set mechanical drill and military precision, which is ex- 
hausting to both pupil and teacher. The object of the 
text has been to aid the natural ease and gracefulness 
which all children possess, if they are given interesting 
and congenial methods by which to express themselves. 

Maudk M. Jackson. 



LITERARY REUNION. 

A literary sketch introducing American classics in imperson- 
ation. Plan, Washington Irving holds a reception and the follow- 
ing celebrated authors appear giving comment upon their own 
most famous work. 

Stage arranged in easy manner of reception room. Let the 
"authors" be familiar with the character of the writer they repre- 
sent, thus correlating their work in literature with their program. 
If possible have hung about the stage pictures of the authors repre- 
sented. Time about twenty minutes. 

CHARACTERS. ^ 

Washington Irving. Harriet Bkecher Stowe. 

Benj. Franki^in. HeIvEn Hunt Jackson. 

NATHANiEiy Hawthorne. Jui.ia Ward Howe. 
H. W. LongfeIvIvOw. Ai,ice Cary, 

James Russei.1. IvOwei.Iv. Phoebe Cary. 
O1.1VER Wendeli. Hoi^mes. Louisa Ai^cott. 
Costume if desired. 
Scene. Reception room. Washington Irving pacing back and 
forth as he speaks. 

Irving, x\nd so I have bidden to-day to meet 
those delightful men and women who have fol- 
lowed me in the pleasing path of letters. Little 
did I think, when I penned the Whim Whams 
of Launcelot Lanstaff and wrote the Knicker- 
bocker History of New York, and then happily 
run on into my Sketch Book, which was so 
cordially received in both Europe and America, 
and brought me the pleasing title of ^^First am- 



8 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 

bassador of letters the New World sent to the 
Old." Little, I repeat, did I think that after 
over one hundred years my name should be so 
generally and heartily loved. The Legends of 
Sleepy Hollow, with quaint old Rip Van Winkle 
and the description of Icabod Crane still amuse and 
entertain my kind friends. (Enter Benj. Frank- 
lin, Hawthorne and Longfellow.) To meet Benj. 
Franklin, the philospher and statesman to whom 
the American people owe so much gratitude is 
indeed an esteemed privilege. (Shakes hands 
with Franklin.) And these two younger lights, 
close friends and school companions, Henry 
Wadsworth Longfellow and Nathaniel Hawthorne 
is a great pleasure. I greet you most cordially. 
Franklin, Respected friends, I am glad to 
be among you. In all my foresight for my be- 
loved country I could not foretell in what man- 
ner her noble sons would distinguish themselves. 
In my missions to foreign lands I could not but 
feel amid the glow and glitter and pomp of 
European circles that the sturdy simplicity of 
our young nation would be a tower of strength 
in forming the country's welfare. I am proud 
to know how the skill and genius of America's 
sons have advanced the education of the world. 

Hawthorne. Honored sir, we feel in the pre- 
sence of your towering intelligence like the 



PRACTICAL PROGRAiMS. 9 

passing song birds of summer resting in the 
shadow and strength of a majestic evergreen 
whose freshness and vigor rejoice the heart. 

Longfellow. Nobly said, friend Nathaniel. 
To the masterful mind of this pioneer of thought 
and action, the science of to-day owes its early 
impetus. From the simple experiment of the 
now famous kite, we have to-day flashing around 
the world, light, intelligence and motion, and 
the whole range of affairs, social, commercial and 
scientific, have changed. 

Hawthorne. And to the youth of America 
remains that model of philosophical thought, 
Franklin's Antibiography. (Voices outside.) 

Franklin. You are kind. More friends are 
with us. (Enter Holmes, Ivowell, Harriet B. 
Stowe, ]\Irs. Howe. General greeting.) 

Irving. I bid you welcome. No introduc- 
tions are necessary here. 

Holmes. Indeed no! We have been laid to- 
gether upon the same shelf for too many years 
not to be able to recognize each other now. To 
these ladies we extend our kindest greeting and 
most sincere admiration. 

Mrs. Siowe. Dr. Holmes, j^ou are most gall ant 
and we are most grateful. (To Franklin and 
Irving.) Worthy sirs, to you our greatest re 
spects. 



10 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 

Lowell. A most delightful meeting. To be 
among these distinguished men and women is 
an honor I greatly appreciate. 

Mrs, Howe. It is rare indeed to find myself 
in such congenial company. Living as I have 
in these changeful times, I can see what a power- 
ful influence these men of thought have had, 
and are having upon the youth of to-day. 
Washington Irving, Franklin, are names that 
command world wide homage. Nathaniel Haw- 
thorne, you hold a place unique in American 
literature. To you, dear Longfellow, the smallest 
child as well as the mature man and woman can 
turn with love. Your words have become house- 
hold possessions. Evangeline with whom we 
have all wept; Hiawatha and the wonderful 
tradititions, we love them all. Even your smaller 
gems find a resting place in every human heart. 
Let us hear from your own lips the final senti- 
ment of the Launching of the Ship. 

Longfellow. You are very flattering. My 
heart thrilled with the deepest patriotism as I 
penned these words. (Repeat from Launching 
of the Ship, beginning: Thou too sail on, etc. 
All applaud.) 

Lowell. Let us be favored with some thought 
from each of the guests present. 

Irving. A charming suggestion. (Enter rest 
of cast.) 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 11 

Hobnes. (Advancing to meet them.) Ah! 
Here are onr younger friends. We welcome 
you. Unfortunately 3'ou are too late to hear 
what 5"our honored friend has said to us. 
(General greeting. Boys place chairs for ladies.) 

Louisa Alcott, But not too late, I trust, to hear 
from 3^ou. 

Mrs, Stoiue, (Advancing and greeting each.) 
Louisa, Phoebe and Alice, m}^ heartiest welcome 
to 3^ou. These two sisters whose tender pretty 
gems (placing arms about Phoebe and Alice) 
breathe of their happy home, are very dear to the 
American people. 

Phoebe, That we were accorded a place, even 
away back in the tiniest corner of this talented 
gathering, is I think a surprise to both of us. 
We sang for love, not fame, and our thoughts 
came with the flowers of spring and the clouds 
of summer. 

Alice, We are indeed grateful. I am told 
that this little effort of mine is often praised. 
(Repeat, The Burning Prairie, found in No. 2 
Standard Selections.) 

Mrs. Stoiue, (Leans over Louisa's chair as 
address is given.) Louisa, you are the idol of 
the youth of America. Your dear Little Women 
are ours, Meg, Beth and Joe, we love them all. 

Lo2iisa. Do you know, kind friends, Joe's 



12 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 

experience in preparing her first story was really 
my own. I hold the affection of the children as 
the dearest resnlt of my long labors. I have 
received hundreds of letters from kind admiring 
friends. 

LowelL Helen Hunt, your noble champion- 
ship of the cause of the Red Man awakened a 
much needed interest in the original American. 

Helen Hunt. I felt the cause I championed 
most deeply and am glad to know that through 
the agency of my books, A Century of Dishonor, 
Ramona, and my versified thoughts, I helped to 
arouse a more kindly interest in the cause of 
this unhappy people. As wards of a great 
n2.^xo'xi^ justice should ^\n.^%\X.s dealings with them. 

Hawthorne. Will you not give to us one or 
two lines from that beautiful poem of yours, 
^^Not as I will"? 

Helen Hunt. With pleasure. (Recite final 
stanzas of poem ^^Not as I will.") 

Mrs. Howe. Dr. Holmes, we have not heard 
from you. The Autocrat and Poet ought not to 
lose an opportunity to add a thought of his own. 

Dr. Holmes. The ladies first! Mrs. Stowe, 
you have not given us your contribution. We 
know, of course, of your famous Uncle Tom's 
Cabin, how and where it was written and what a 
wonderful effect it had upon the question of the 
day. But of your other thoughts; tell us of them. 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 13 

Mrs. Stowe. Like Topsey^ ^^Dey jist growed.'' 

Dr. Holmes. James Russell Lowell, the 

author of the Bigelow papers, should be in strong 

sympathy with the creator of Uncle Tom's Cabin, 

as similar convictions make them allies. 

Lowell. Yes, my sentiments in regard to the 

times still are expressed in the words of '^The 

Crisis." 

''Once to every man and nation 

Comes the moment to decide, 
In the strife with truth and falsehood 

For the good or evil side. 
Some great cause, God's great Messiah 

Offering each the bloom or blight, 
Parts the goats upon the left hand 

And the sheep upon the right. 
And the choice goes by forever 

Twixt that darkness and the light." 

(All appland.) 

Dr. Hohnes. Those sentiments are most 
lofty. Mrs. Howe, all have given their gems but 
you. 

Mrs. Howe. You forget j^^^^^r^"^^, Dr. Holmes! 

Dr. Hohnes. You do not wish me to give 
them all together and no part first, like the finale 
of the '^One Hoss Shay?" 

Mrs. Howe. I will tell you, friends, how the 
words of this Battle Hymn of the Republic came 
to be written. During the early part of the 



14 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 

Civil War, myself and a party of friends were 
riding on the outskirts of the city, when we were 
suddenly surrounded by the advance guard of 
the rebel army. The ladies for a moment were 
frightened, but we were finally permitted to re- 
turn. Then the ladies sang ^^John Brown's 
Body" in defiant tones. I said then that so 
grand an air should have better words, and in 
the grey of the following dawn the words sang 
themselves through my mind and I rose, and not 
seeing the lines wrote them down. I am glad 
they have lived. 

Irving. As a compliment to their talented 
author and a tribute to our native land before 
we part let us join in singing the hymn. 

(Group together Irving and Franklin, Mrs. Stowe, Dr. Holmes, 
Mrs. Howe, Lowell, Alice Carey, Longfellow, Phoebe Carey, 
Hawthorne, Louisa Alcott, Helen Hunt. Sing three stanzas of 
Battle Hymn. Let the conversation be easy and natural. Move 
about as in a parlor. Let each actor study well the character of the 
author, I repeat this suggestion because of its importance.) 



CHRISTMAS CHIMES CANTATA 

OR 

SANTA CLAUS' DILEMMA. 



ACT I. 

Scene 1. Santa Claus' Workshop. ''What shall I do?" "Send 
for the Fairies!" 

Scene 2. Arrival of Fairies. Santa's Dilemma. The Solu- 
tion. Fairies go on a good mission. 

ACT II. 

Scene 1. Mother Goose's Home. Arrival of Fairies. Mother 
Goose consents. 

Scene 2. Fairy Leaders call their Bands and tell them of 
Invitation. All are delighted. 

ACT III. 

Scene l. Return from the Wedding. Mother Goose's Chil- 
dren welcome Santa Claus. All promise to assist. The Merry- 
making. Departure to work for Christmas. 

Scene 2. Margery's Dream, and its Realization. 
Final Tableaux. (All grades included. ) 

CAST OF CHARACTERS. 

Santa Claus Bo Peep 

Mother Goose Woman who rode White Horse 

Snow Queen Queen's Page 

King Winter jack Be Nimble 

Queen Titania Scheherezade 

Prince of the Brownies Mistress Mary 

King of Elves Miss Moffett 

Floppity-fly (Santa's servant) Flower Queen 

Jack Horner Dreamer 

Cinderella 15 Greenwood Fairies 

Boy Blue 15 Snow Fairies 

Old Mother Hubbard 15 Klves 

Red Riding Hood 15 Brownies 

Beauty 6 Flowers, Chrysanthemums 

f Bachelor 8 Little Jacks 

t Wife Postman 

Maiden All Forlorn 20 Sailors 



16 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 

(A smaller number of children may be used.) 
Time, two liours. 

Costumes — Greenwood fairies in green of thin material. Snow 
fairies in white. Elves tight-fitting green suits. Chrysanthe- 
mums, yellow and white crepe paper. Other costumes to suit 
characters. 

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Act I. Scene 1. Santa's work shop— bench, tools, broken toys, 
pack, etc. , letters. 

Santa seated at table reading letters. — Long list on roller. 

6*. C. Two weeks until Christmas time, and 
my work no where near finished. Look at this 
monstrous list of addresses, and at this huge 
pile of letters, and every day brings more. 
How ever I am to get through with this big con- 
tract, I can't see. I am fairly swamped in the 
rush of orders. (Rings bell, enter servant). 
Floppity fly, bring in my tools, I must not lose 
a minute now. Where is my apron? (Enter 
Flop, with tools). (Postman's whistle out side). 
Another load of orders I suppose. (Enter post- 
man with big sack of letters, Santa throws up 
hands in despair). Floppity fly! What on earth 
am I to do. Most of them rush orders too. 

Flop, If you will allow me, my merry Santa 
Claus, let me suggest you send for your good 
friends the fairies to help you out. They dearly 
love the children. 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 17 

S, C. Capital ! You are a genius, Floppity 
fly; go and telephone for King Winter, Queen 
Snow, Queen Titania, King of the Elves, and 
Prince of the Brownies. Here are the telephone 
numbers, (Reads as Flop writes them down) 
King Winter, No. 40 below zero. North Pole. 
Queen Titania, No. 99 Woodland Glen. King 
of Elves, No. 602, Idlewild Forest. Prince of 
Brownies, No. 702, Greenwood Cave. Call 
them up and tell them to meet here tonight for 
an important convention. Be sure you get 
them to answer, and don't let any one switch 
you off the line until you get word to them. 

Flop. At once, good Santa Claus. Here are 
your tools on the bench. (Flop rings up Win- 
ter). 

Hello ! Hello ! Is this King Winter? Hold 
the line. Are you there? Santa Claus. Yes, 
Santa Claus wants you to come to his workshop 
at 8 sharp tonight, to attend an important con- 
vention. No. Yes. All right. Goodbye. 

Hello! Hello! Is this Queen Titania? Santa 
Claus presents his compliments and earnestly 
desires you to attend an important convention at 
his work shop to-night. You will be there with 
pleasure? All right, goodbye. 

Hello! Hello! Is this 602 Idlewild Forest? 
Santa Claus sends his regards and desires you 



18 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 

to come to his work shop to-night at 8 — Yes. 
All of them. What? Oh ! The Prince of the 
Brownies is there with you, (turns to S. C.) 
Santa Claus, the Prince is with the King of the 
Elves, Shall I tell him now to come? 

S. C. I'll speak to him. Hello Prince, where 
did you come from? What, youVe been over to 
Manila and down to Cuba, good ! Be sure to 
be here at 8 sharp. There's a big business 
meeting here — Goodbye, I must be at work 
every second. 

Now Floppity fly, I shall have to go over to 
Norway for an hour or two, to order the Christ- 
mas trees. I'll be back in time to get ready for 
the fairies. (Exit S. C). 

Flop arranges room for guests. (Sings). 

* 'Christmas is coming so merry and gay, 

Nature is mantled in white, 
Children are eagerly waiting the day, 

Singing from morning till night." (Exit.) 

Scene 2. Knter Santa Claus. Begins work, pounding to time of 
lively galop. Sings — (Air, Mikado, ''I've Got 'em on the I/ist.") 

You may talk about your busy men, 

With brain, or pen, or fist, 

I've got a little list; I've got a little list. 
Of children who are good or bad, 

And no one shall be missed. 

For I've got 'em on the list. I've got 'em on the list. 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 19 

Here's the little boy who wants a top; 

And skates and marbles too — 
Here's the little girl who w^ants a doll, 

All dressed in bright sky blue, 
And the baby boy who w^ants a top 

Are all down on the list, 

And no one shall be missed. No one shall be missed. 

Music, galop. Enter Winter, Snow, Titania, King and Prince. 
Dance down centre to front. 

S, C. I knew you would be on time. Queen 
Snow, I salute you. Queen Titania, your beauty 
grows wdth the years. King Winter, you and I 
have been partners for so many years we are 
quite familiar friends. King of the Elves, I wel- 
come you; you and you, dear Prince, are a very 
dear friend to my beloved children. And now 
there is not a moment to waste. I must tell you 
why I called you in. I am in a great dilemma! 
Look here! (Points to big pile of letters and list.) 
All this to be attended to in three weeks and my 
work not half done. I must have help, and I 
knew your love for the children would lead you 
to offer some advice and assistance. 

Queen Snow, Now, Santa Claus, I have told 
you before you ought to get married. King 
Winter would not be able to get through half 
his work without me. 

kS. C, But my dear friends ! You don't com- 
prehend ! You cannot realize how hard it would 



20 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 

be to find a wife for a man who has the cares and 
responsibilities that I carry. What woman could 
be found who would be willing to join fortunes 
w4th a party who has a list of children like this 
to provide for. It would be no use spending val- 
uable time looking for such an impossible char- 
acter. Only a woman who has similar cares can 
appreciate me. 

(Fairies consult on side. Together exclaim) 
We have it ! Mother Goose ! 

5. C (Sits down in amazement.) Bless me! I 
never thought of her. But she is a good soul, 
and I admire her greatly. But do you really think 
she is ^^goose'' enough to join fortunes with me? 

Tttanza. Well, Santa Claus, we cannot prom- 
ise you success; but I think it likely, as she is so 
attached to the children the world over. 

Elf King. Yes, Santa Claus, go and ask 
her. You certainly need help right here all the 
time, because it would never do to be behind-hand 
with your Christmas things. 

Prince of Brownies, We all pledge you to do all 

we can to help you along. (Together they singwith 

pretty swing movement. Air Pinafore: Buttercup.) 

Oh! yes! We'll help Santa Claus, 
Darling Old Santa Claus, 

Working so hard night and day. 
We'll join in the working, not one of us shirking, 

And make Christmas merry and gay. — {Repeat,^ 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 21 

King Winter. Now Santa, lose no time. Go 
to Mother Goose and get the matter settled. 
(Santa, assisted by Flop, makes toilet. Winter, 
King and Prince group back. Snow and Titania 
sing. Air, Mikado, ^'Punishment fit the Crime.") 

To Mother Goose we'll go, as light as winds that blow, 

And let her know that Santa Claus 

Is coming onward to propose. {Exit Santa) 

He need not know we' re there, 

But her we will prepare, 

And make the meeting glad and gay, 

To help the merry Christmas day. {Exit ali) 



Act II. Scene I. Home of Mother Goose. Mother Goose sweep- 
ing down to the stage centre front. 

Well! Well! Nearly Christmas time again 
and all the boys need new snits. Boy Blue has 
completely spoiled his jacket and Tommy Tuck- 
er looks like a fright. Dear, dear; its pretty 
hard to be all alone to look after this big family. 
(Music.) Law me ! Some one must be coming. 
(Enter Queens with short pretty dance. Mother 
Goose curtesies.) 

M. G. Welcome ! Most welcome, Royal ladies. 
I am honored by your visit. 

Q. Titania. We can stay but a moment. We 
came to give you warning. 

M. G. (in surprise.) A warning! 



22 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 

Snow Queen, Yes! Santa Claus is on his 
way here to propose to yon ! He feels lonely and 
needs a good, sensible wife to help him with his 
many cares. We happened to find out his in- 
tentions and came to give you notice. He will 
be here shortly. Receive him kindly. Don't let 
him know we came. 

Queen T. You both so dearly love the children 
I am sure you will be happy together. We give 
you our blessing in advance. We must go. 
(Music for dance. Exit.) 

M. G. Well, did you ever! I am so flus- 
tered ! Where is my clean apron ? I am glad 
all the boys are away. Hark ! Hear those sleigh 
bells 1 Here he comes ! 

S. C. (outside.) Whoa, Dancer ! Whoa, Pran- 
cer ! Whoa, Dunder and Blitzen ! (Enter S. C.) 

M. G. I am very much surprised, but very 
glad to see you, Santa. 

S. C I am also much surprised, and am very 
glad to find you at home! I am a very busy 
man. Mother Goose, and, and— ahem! — 

M. G. Having so many children of my own 
I can understand. 

S. C. So you can ! So you can! Now, did 
you ever think you would like — hem ! Dear me ! 
How warm it is in here! 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 23 

Mother G, Do you find it so ? Shall I call in 
tlie boys to open the windows ? 

S, C, No ! No ! Not just now, as I am in a 
hurry ! — A great hurry ! I came to — to — 

M. G. Yes? 

S. C. I came to see if you would like to get 
married ? 

M. G, Dear me! You quite astonish me, 
Santa Clans ! To whom should I be married? 

S. C. To me! We are both happy, busy 
people. We can help each other and make the 
children all over the world so happy. 

M. G. Well ! I am a sensible woman. Yes, 
I think it might be a wise plan, and we can ar- 
range for Christmas together. 

S. C. Dear Mother Goose ! You are a good, 
kind soul and will make the children happy. I 
will come for you tomorrow. Good-bye. In- 
vite everybody — 

M. G. Good-bye, Santa Clans. You will 
have to hurry, and so will I. I shall be ready. 
Good-bye — Good-bye ! (Exit S. C.) Now I must 
tell the children. We must invite Cinderella and 
the Prince, Red Riding Hood and all the fairies 
and elves, and have a merry wedding. My ! But 
I must hurry. (Exit.) 

Scene II. Pantomime Fairy Scene — Stage Clear — Good Waltz 
— Enter at opposite sides, Queen Titania, Queen Snow — Waltz to- 
gether. 



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Queen Snow chimes bells, enter 15 fairies, circle in ring. Queen 
Titania waves wand, enter 15 green fairies, circle in ring, all kneel, 
Queens circle and tell each. All clap hands, rise; Queens meet at 
back, forward by twos, one white, one green; divide at stage center; 
Queens to the center, back; arrange long line at back, in couples, 
waltz. Enter opposite wings. King of Elves, Prince of Brownies; 
meet at stage center (Fairies at back); leaders dance; separate; 
King of Elves blows horn, enter Green Elves — bells on toes, cloth 
slippers in point. Prince claps hands, enter Brownies; circle same 
as above. Form in two lines across stage, one line Fairies one line 
Brownies and Elves; face; Fairies and Elves join right hands 
Fairies and Brownies same; circle around, face left, all join hands; 
Fairy leaders dance to end of line; all follow in circle round stage, 
twice. Exit. 

Act III. Scene I. Mother Goose's home; return from wed- 
ding; enter Flop, sings (air, '' Five and Twenty Blackbirds"): 

Mother Goose is married, they're all coming now, 
Get ready, all ye little folks, to make your nicest bow; 
(Enter S. C. and M. G.) Santa Claus and Mother Goose, 
Oh ! Happy may you be, and we all will dance 
So gaily, round the merry Xmas tree — 

(Enter bridal party, leaders of Fairies), two seats at stage center 
for S. C. and M. G. high. 

S. C. (rising.) My dear, kind friends, your 
cordial good wishes are very pleasant. Mother 
Goose, call in your little folks and let me greet 
them. 

M. G. Every one of the dear little folks have 
pledged themselves to assist good Santa Claus in 
his big Christmas enterprise, and I know you 
will love them all. (Calls) Boy Blue! (Enter 
B. B.) Yes, mother ! (Kneels.) 



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M, G. Santa Clans wants to see all of tlie 
cliildren who are at home. Run and blow your 
horn for them. (Blows horn.) (Lively gallop.) 
(Enter all Mother Goose's children, form circle, 
kneel, rise, pass to place after Santa's welcome.) 

kS. C, Welcome, my pretty dears. There, 
now, my little man, lift out your pretty wife and 
use your wheel-barrow to help me deliver my 
Christmas goods, because my reindeer team is not 
equal to the whole task. Why, I used to do the 
United States in two or three hours, but now I 
have to circle the whole world to reach all the 
bright little folks who rejoice under the Stars 
and Stripes. 

M. G, Come here, children. Mistress Mary, 
quite contrary. Santa Clans, I can hardly do 
anything with her. She means well, but she has 
suck a temper ! Poor Beauty, here, has a hard 
time with her. Beauty, go and get Scheherezade 
of the Arabian Nights. I want her to tell a 
Christmas story. (Exit.) You Maiden all for- 
lorn, go and see if the marines are ready to help 
Santa Clans about those island contracts. (Exit.) 

Prince of Brownies. If they come, Mother 
Goose, we fairy folks will run away and get our 
little bands ready also. Will you excuse us, 
Santa Claus ? 

S, C. Surely. 



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M,G. Children, run away now for a little while, 
we wish to see the marines alone. (Exit. Enter 
sailors ; good lively music ; marines carry long 
rope. Salute, drill.) 

S. C, I am very glad of your service. Go to 
my w^ork shop. I will greet you there shortly. 
(Exit. Enter children.) 

M, G, Come here, children. Jack Hormer, 
Santa, begins to think he is too old to do the 
Christmas pie act and he has been teaching some 
of the other little fellows how to do this part of 
the performance. (Jack whistles, enter 8 little 
Jacks with pies.) 

M, G. Girls, sing for the boys. (All sing the 
^^Baby" song from Wang. Boys act in panto- 
mime.) 

M. G. Sing for Miss Mofifett. (All sing as 
before.) Sing for Bo Peep. (All sing as before.) 
Sing for Mother Hubbard. (Words.) 

*'01d Mother Hubbard she went to the cupboard 

To get her poor dog a bone, 
And when she got there the cupboard was bare 
And so the poor doggie had none." 

M. G. You remember, Santa Clans, that the 
woman who rode on the white horse with rings 
on her fingers and bells on her toes really meant 
Queen Elizabeth. Run and get her, Red Riding 
Hood. (Enter Beauty.) 



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Beauty, Here is Sclieherezade, Mother. (Low 
salute.) 

M, G. After Queen Elizabeth arrives, we 
will hear your story. 

King Winter. Send for our little ones and 
let us see how light their feet are. (Exit Fairy 
leaders.) 

S, C. Now for the story. (Sche. recite any 
good Xmas piece. Music. Enter all fairies.) 

Queen T, (To one of her band.) Greenleaf, 
run and see if the flowers are ready for Santa 
Clans. 

Snow Queen. (To one of her band.) Snow- 
flake, show us how the snow comes down! 
(Pretty dance. Enter flowers. Flower Queen, 
sing air from Mikado, air, Titwillow. Flowers 
act in pantomime.) Sings. 

Oh! We are the flowers of gay Christmas time 

And we're nodding, we're nodding, we're nodding, 
And we come with our curly locks loose in the w^ind 

As we're nodding and nodding and nodding, 
We love merr^ Christmas and dear Santa Claus, 

And we know that he loves us and that is because 
When he sees our bright faces he always will pause, 

As we're nodding and nodding and nodding. 

Oh! We are Chrysanthemums, as you may see 
As w^e're nodding and nodding and nodding, 

And we come wath the snow-flakes so happy and free 
As we're nodding, and nodding and nodding. 



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We are off to the wedding of dear Mother Goose, 
And as gay little flowers may all be of use, 

We will shake out our petals so fluffy and loose 
As we're nodding and nodding and nodding. 

Elf King. Kickety Go, sing about Christmas. 
(Any Christmas song here.) 

Prince of Brownies, Bibbity Bobble, sing 
about the Brownies. (Song.) 

S. C. And now, kind friends, no one can en- 
joy this happy merry making more than I do, 
but time presses. Mother Goose and I have so 
much to do, we will have to get right at work. 
As you all have agreed to help, I have written 
down my directions here and will hand each one 
a list of the duties he is to perform. All sing. 
(Airs, Buttercup; Yes, we'll help Santa Clans, 
Darling old Santa Clans, etc. Santa Claus names 
<2// leading characters and hands each envelope.) 

King of Elves. I see you have given us di- 
rections to use our little bands as they feel they 
will do the most good. (Fairies kneel about their 
leaders. All cry, ^' Now Away." General exit.) 

Scene III. Small child in bed, hears bells. 

Margery. I wonder if the fairies do come with 
Santa Claus every Christmas Eve? I am going 
to hang up my stocking and then get into bed 
and just stay awake and watch for them. (Bells 
outside. Runs to window.) No, they are not 



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there. (Gets into bed and falls asleep. Enter 
fairies with Christmas tree; enter Santa; fills 
stockings. All characters quietly take place on 
stage. Child wakes; Margarey grasps stocking 
and cries, '^ Oh ! here they all are. I must run 
and tell mama ! '' Exit.) 

Chorus — Merry Christmas to all, and to all good night. 
Good march. (Exit.) 



AN EXERCISE FOR WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. 
Short Historical Sketch for Second and Third Grades. 



Sing — (Air, ''Marching thro' Georgia.") 

Today we tell the story, each year the tale renew, 
Of Washington, so noble, of his courage tried and true; 
He gave to us a nation, for his valor, force and zeal, 
Inspired the land to conflict and made the tyrant kneel. 

1 — W While a child his truth and courage 
We all can plainly see, 
When we learn about the story 
Of the hatchet and the tree. 

2 — A As a youth, so strong and fearless, 
He swam thro' waters wild, 
Which raged and roared about him 
To save a little child. 

3 — S Swiftly onward thro' the forest 

And country bleak and cold. 
Four hundred miles he traveled 
When but tweuty-one years old. 



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4 — H His steady skill and wisdom, 
His earnestness and truth, 
Made him respected, honored, 
When he was but a youth. 

5 — I In each and every dnty 

He fulfilled so steadfastly, 
We can find a good example 
To follow everyday. 

6 — N Now we revere his memory 

On this day in all our land, 
We remember all the struggles 
Of the feeble patriot band. 
7 — G Get ready, then, your banners, 

lyct the Stars and Stripes wave high, 
In honor to the name of one 
Whose fame will never die. 
8 — T Together we will praise him 

In our songs of earnest cheer, 
Remembering we owe to him 
Our country grand and dear. 
9 — O O'er all our rich, broad country 

Today the children sing 
Of his noble deeds and daring, 
To the breeze the flag they fling. 
10 — N Now, join we all together. 

Read his name in letters bold, 
Sing with us now the anthem 
That never shall grow old. 
Sing— ** My Country, 'tis of thee.'* 

Suggestions. — A picture of Washington, on an easel, can be 
used, and one girl, as Columbia, may place a wreath of evergreens 
around the picture. All girls with flags raise them toward picture, 
with letter held on the breast, if letters are used, and pose for a 
tableaux. These letters can be the " busy " work for the children, 
who thus make them for this purpose. 



YOUNG AMERICA'S PATRIOTISM. 

Fifth or Sixth Grade. 

A short sketch for four or more boys. Let this be given with 
ease and boyish spirit. 

CHARACTERS. 
James. Frank. Job. Ai^bert. 

James, Say Frank, do yon know that Wash- 
ington's birtkday is almost here and the teachers 
all want ns to sing a song or tell a story or some- 
thing, and I jnst hate to speak. 

Frank, Well, I don't like it very well my- 
self, but I tell you what it is, James, a fellow has 
]^xs^.got to show some respect for the Father of 
His Country, and I think Washington was a 
regular brick. Here comes Joe. (Enter Joe.) 
Say Joe, what are you going to do for the fellow 
who was ^^first in war, first in peace, and first In 
the hearts of his countrymen." 

Joe, Well, I'd like to have a lot of fellows 
fixed up like soldiers of the Continental army, 
and make a big show of going to lick the British, 
as the old colonists did when Washington showed 
the red coats what Yankee grit was. 

James. Well, it did take a lot of grit to go 
through the hardships the soldiers endured at 
Valley Forge, and to cross the Delaware that 
time when the ice was likely to smash their boats 
and — 

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Frank. (Clapping him on the shoulder.) 
Yes! And you haven't grit enough to speak a 
piece for your country. Guess we might do that 
much, if those grand old heroes could fight and 
suffer and die for our freedom; I never thought 
of it in j ust this way before, but when we con- 
sider what those noble patriots did for us, we 
ought to be proud and happy and willing to show 
our respect and love for them, by doing the best 
we can in our line of duty, if it isn't carrying a 
gun. 

Joe, Good! Frank, you are quite right. Here 
comes Albert with those flags he was to get for 
our new song. (Albert enter.) 

Albert, Here you are, fellows. Hurrah for 
the stars and stripes ! Hurrah for the flag that 
floats around the world! Come on, here are the 
rest of the boys. (Enter six or ten boys.) Be- 
fore we take in the flags let's practice the song. 
(Boys fall into line.) Already now, one ! two 1 
three! (All sing. Air, Marching through 
Georgia.) 

George Washington, the leader grand 

Of the army brave and true, 
Fighting for their liberty, they won it grandly, too. 

Now the patroit army cheered 
When all the strife was through, 

Washington led them on to victory. 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 33 

Hurrah! Hurrah! for General Washington, 
Hurrah! Hurrah! for the glorious cause they 

won, 
Their fame shall ne'er diminish while the 

Union vStands as one — 
America so free and so noble. 

Though few and weak in numbers, 

But with spirit staunch and strong, 
Struggling bravely for the right, 

The}^ pushed their cause along. 
Now their fame and glory 

We all tell with praise and song, 

For Washington led them on to victory. 

Boys form military march, if desired, at close of song. 



FOR DEWEY DAY, OR ANY PATRIOTIC PROGRAM. 
Exercises for Sixth, Seventh or Eighth Grades. 
These exercises have been successfully developed for 
^^ Dewey Day'''' in several of the largest grammar schools 
in Chicago. The marching spirit is developed in ' * Tramp, 
Tramp, Tramp,'" and the modern Dixie introduces the easy 
swing of the darkey vielodies. 



A SUCCESSFUL MARCHING EXERCISE WITH SONG. 
Boys' Suits to be of the Blue ^' Dewey" Style— Blue Caps. 
Air— "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp." 
When they sunk our gallant Maine, 
In the darkness of the night, 

And our noble boys were hastened to their graves, 
Then the cry came loud and clear, 
*' We will for their memory fight, 
And the starving, struggling people we will save/' 

Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! the boys are marching, 

Tho' our hearts were filled with pain, 
And the cry went full and strong over hill and 
over plain. 
We *' remember, yes remember, boys, the 
Maine!'' 

Bravely onward then they marched 

'Mid the deadly summer heat, 

And they sounded loud the haughty tyrant's knell; 

And we shouted loud with joy 

When the news of Dewey came, 

(Wave caps, shout, hurrah!) 
And the day that Santiago lowly fell 



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On, on, on the fleet went sailing, 

Caught the Spaniards on the sea, 
Sunk their fleet beneath the wave, 
Tried their drowning crew to save, 

While they floated high the banner of the free. 

And when all the strife was done. 

Then our boys came marching home; 

From the bitter war and bloodshed now they rest. 

They have freed their neighbor weak, 

They have cast aside his chain, 

And the Stars and Stripes float free from east to west. 

Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! Our glorious army, 

With this banner bright unfurled. 
We have crossed the wide, wide sea. 
We have made a people free. 

And our banner proudly floats around the world. 



SONG FOR "DKWEY DAY," MODERN DIXIE. 

Air — "DixiK.'* 
Given with great success at Richard Yates and Chase Schools. 

{Boys march with high forward step,') 

Hi! Dis am truly a great nation. 
Tell you what, beats all creation. 

Look away, look away, at dis united land. 
Now norf or souf don't cut no figgah. 
Tell you what I'se a happy niggah, 

Look away, look away at dis united land. 



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Cho. — De norf and souf together, Hooray! Hoorayl 
Dey join de forces blue and grey 
And dey lick de Spainyard ebbry day, 

Look away! Look away, look away at our 

great nation! 
Look away! Look away, look away! 
She beats creation. 

Ole Spain came in for to lick Uncle Sammy 
Found his guns too mighty handy, 

Look away! Look away! At dis united land. 
For when his cannons start to tunder 
Foreign foes must stand from under, 

Look away! Look away! At dis united land. 

Cho.— 

Oh! Dixie land she love de banner. 
Shows it now in ebbery manner. 

Look away! Look away! At dis united land. 
On land and sea around de world, sir. 
See Old Glory bright unfurled, sir. 

Look away! Look away! At dis united land. 

Cho.— 

Ole Glory floats above us. Hooray! Hooray! 

Ole Spain she does not love us. 

Udder nations dare not shove us, 
Look away ! Look away ! Look away at our 

Old Glory! 
Look away! Look away ! Our banner tells 

de story. 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. -37 

JUBIIvBB OF PEACE. 

The victory's won. The foe cries; Peace! 
And kneeling, conquered, sheaths the sword. 
The booming guns on land or sea. 
That ceaseless in the conflict roared. 
Are silent now, and homeward bound 
Come gallant lads with laurels crowned. 

A victory blest! A blessed peace. The cruel wrongs 

of heavy years. 
The grinding chains of slavery are vanquished, 
Liberty appears. Fair Liberty, whose beauteous form 
No stain of cruel tyrant mars, 
Spreads o'er the struggling people now 
Her sheltering wings, 'neath stripes and stars! 

Hail, gallant lads on land or sea 
Who bared the sword in pity's name, 
And for thy suffering brother weak, 
With conquering force and courage came. 
All honor, to your noble hearts. 
All honor, to your wounds and scars, 
All honor, to each brave who fought 
And rallied to the stripes and stars. 

To each dear son who leaped in haste. 
In answer to the call *'To arms!" 
Who gave their lives in breathless heat. 
And 'mid the dreadful war's alarms. 
Who sank beneath the leaden fire. 
In dreary camp and open plain. 
We give our tender heart felt prayers. 
With saddened memories of the Maine. 



KITE DRILL 

Third and Fourth Grade. 

A new and pretty exercise for program work. A Drill for twelve 
boys ; wide straw hats, white waists ; six kites made of tissue paper — 
two white, two red, two blue. One line of boys carry kites and 
string ; march time is used. More boys may be used, so the number 
is even. 

Six boys enter, on the run, carrying kites high 
in right hand, string in left ; march to front of 
stage; sit on floor; take out ^^taiP' for kite and 
fasten it on in sixteen beats ; rise. Enter other 
six boys. First boys lift kites above heads; join 
in line across stage front, kites on one side; march 
in two circles, meet at back. Forward by twos, 
face front, halt. Lines face each other. Boys 
with kites hand them to opposite boys; hold string 
in right hand; lines separate with backward step, 
march to stage sides; boys hold kites high in . 
right hand ; hold eight counts. 

Lines advance, boy winding in string; meet in 
center. Boys with kites march backward to side; 
boys with string follow, facing, until both lines 
are at left stage side. 

Boys with kites raise them high in right hand; 
boys with string face right, run to right side of 
stage; sixteen counts. 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 39 

Turn, wind in string; boys meet in line at 
stage center; boys without kites marcli off stage; 
boys with kites niarch to right side, take off 
string, put it in pocket. Re-enter boys with 
kites, like first six; all march to line in front, 
backward step march, holding kites high, in 
right hand; form in ranks of three — red, white, 
blue. Divide into four lines, facing front — three 
in each line. Use eight counts on all move- 
ments. Carry kite by the joining of sticks at 
back. 

Forward lunge with right foot, right hand 
raised to right, over head, with kite. 

Forward lunge with left foot, left hand up, 
swing from right to leftj slowly. 

Kneel; face partner; hold kite over face. 

Kneel; face partner, hold kite over head. 

Rise; groups of three join points of kites in 
colors — red, white, blue. Pose. 

Hold kite on breast; march to single file; exit. 

Kites should be about one and a half feet in 
length. This drill is effective for summer exer- 
cise. 



THE BUSY BOYS OF UNCLE SAM. 

Second or Third Grade. 



Exercise for sixteen boys. Costumes, Brownie overalls and 
close caps. Four boys carry shovels; four, trowels; two with ham- 
mers; two with saws; four with paint pails and brushes. March 
on stage by twos — Divide by twos at stage center front — March to 
rear. Join ranks of four — shovels in front — trowels next— Carpen- 
ters next — painters last. 

Sing— Air, *' Yankee Doodle.'' 

Oh! We're the boys of Uncle Sam, we help to make 
the nation. 

We always like our part to take in every celebration. 

Cho. — With the shovel, trowel and saw, 
With hammer and with nails, sir, 
We built our houses good and strong, 
Not one of us e'er fails, sir. 

First four make motion of shoveling in time to their singing — 
four singing. 

First we come with shovels, sir, 

And dig our cellar deep, sir, 
To make the building firm and strong. 
We help along a heap, sir. 
Shoulder shovels, march to line in back. This brings masons 
in front. Four masons sing and act. 

The masons now with trowel and stone, 

Are building up the wall, sir. 
We make the house so tall and true, 

And it will never fall, sir. 
March to line in back. 

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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 41 

Four carpenters. 

The carpenters with saws so sharp, 
With hammer and with nails, sir, 
We fix the inside nice and trim, 
From floor to topmost rail, sir. 
March to line in back. 

Four painters. 

The painters come with brush and pail, 

To fix the outside bright, sir. 
When we are through we'd have you know 

Our house is all just right, sir. 
All together. 

We're building houses every day, 

But not with saw and hammer. 
We build a house of knowledge true. 

And try to like our grammar. 

Concert drill. — March time. Each movement eight counts. 

Salute. — Carry tool in left hand, raise right hand to forehead 
with four counts. I^ower with four counts. 

Present. — Hold tool vertically in front, right hand grasp tool 
below left. Painters carry pail in left, brush in right. Return to 
right shoulder, left hand at side. 

Lunge right. — Step right, bend knee. Raise right hand, hold 
eight counts. 

Lunge left. Same movement as right. 

12 o'clock — Dinner. — Boys march out — get tin pails — march 
in— seat on stage groups of fours. Sixteen counts — rise— shoulder 
tools — carry pails— exit. 



MOTHER GOOSE'S BOYS. 

First and Second Grades. 



An exercise for ten small boys dressed in appropriate costumes. 
Characters — One little host, Jack Be Nimble, Tommy Tucker, 
Boy Blue, Simple Simon, Jack Horner, King Cole and three at- 
tendants. 

Stage clear. Enter host. 

I am going to have a visit 

From some charming little men. 

I think you all will know them 
When you see them coming in. 

Enter Jack Be Nimble jumping over candle stick — Shake hands 
with host. 

Jack Be Nimble. 

Now I am Jack the Nimble, 

And I am Jack the Quick. 
Just watch me for a minute, 

While I jump this candle stick. 

Enter Tommy Tucker with large slice of bread— Shake hands 
etc. 

And I am Tommy Tucker, 

With a piece of bread and butter, 

And this is how I dance about 
While waiting for my supper. 
Hops about in lively manner. 

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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 43 

Horn blows outside. Enter Boy Blue, blowing. 

Now hear my horn! 

Don't you know me, 
I am little brave Boy Blue, 

And slept like this beside the stack, 
While the sheep and cows went through. 
Lies down and goes to sleep. 
All boys laugh and point to Simple Simon as he enters. 

And I am Simple Simon, 
Who met the funny pie man. 
And fished this way in mother's pail 
On that fine day to catch a whale. 

Sits down and uses hook and line to fish in a serious way from 
large pail. 

Enter Jack Horner and all except sleeping Boy Blue clap 
hands. 

My name I needn't tell you 

When you see this great big pie. 

Aint I a smart Jack Horner? 
What a great, great boy am I! 
Holds up plum. 

Music outside. Enter King Cole with crown — Red robe of 
cheap material — Walks in a stately manner to front — Boy Blue 
wakes. 

Host. Now here's King Cole. (All bow low). 

King Cole. 

Upon my soul — 

Don't I look well and hearty. 
Just listen while I call my men 

To come here to this party. 



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Host places chair for King Cole who sits and calls — 
Bring in my pipe. 

Knter boy and hand pipe. 
Bring in my bowl. 

Same boy goes to fetch bowl. 
Bring in my fiddlers three. 

Boy ushers in three fiddlers who enter playing. Any imitation 
of fiddles can be used. 

All sing to the air, ''Merrily We Roll Along.'* 

We're the boys of Mother Goose, Mother Goose, 

Mother Goose, 
We're the boys of Mother Goose, 
And nothing e'er shall fret us. 
And well we know the children dear, children dear, 

children dear, 
Well we know the children dear 
Will never more forget us. 

All circle the stage. Jack Be Nimble leading, jumping over 
the candle stick as he goes — All act parts as they follow — Exit. 



ROLLING PIN DRILL 

Firsr, Second and Third Grades. 



Little Bakers. 
Movement song and drill for twelve or more small girls — White 
caps, red dresses, white aprons with long pocket on left side to 
hold pin when not in use. 

Air — "Thumbkin says I'll Dance/* 
March directly into line for song. 

We are baker girls, with our caps and curls, 
With our pins and aprons clean. 
Nicest bakers ever seen. 

Place pins in pocket. 

Action of kneading. 
First we mix our dough, 
Kneading it just so, 
Work it hard and work it long 
Singing sweet our little song. 

Rise slowly to tip toes with out spread hands, 

Let it rise up light, 

Soft and smooth and white. 

Puffy, sweet and tender too 

Is this bread we bake for you. 

Take pins, action of rolling slowly. 
Next we'll roll it so. 
Straight and hard and slow. 
Make it thin and smooth and good 
As each little baker should. 

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46 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 

Pins back in pocket — Cut with right hand on left. 
Biscuits cut out thus, 
Do not make a muss. 
Put them in the pans just so, 
Now into the oven go. 

(Any good march.) 
Drill. — Carry pins in two hands down front — Bight counts to 
present pins— Extend pins vertically, right hand lowest — Carry 
pins — Return pin to shoulder — Drop left hand, swing pins. Hold 
up in right hand, swing right — left, eight counts. Raise over 
head, eight counts. Pins raised right, eight counts. Pins raised 
left, eight counts. Pose right, hold eight counts. Pose left, hold 
eight counts. Kneel, hold pins over head, eight counts. Rest, 
place pin on knee, both hands on top, rest chin on hand, rise. 
Pins over head, salute— hold pins over head — exit. 



LITTLE SWEEPERS. 

A Pretty Drill for Sixteen (or less) Little Girls. 



Costumes — Pink dresses, white aprons, pink sweeping caps, 
small broom and dusting cloth tucked in belt. 

March on to stage in straight line at back, face front — sweep 
front in line marching slowly. (I^et each child put earnest action 
in lines). 

Concert. 

We are busy little sweepers with our brooms and 

dusters clean, 
We keep the house as fresh and bright as any 

you have seen. 
We use our brooms so gently, shake our duster 

out with care, 
And open wide the windows to let in the pure 

fresh air. 

First girl. I tell you its a burden 

To keep house and do it well. 

Second. I really am so busy 

I can't get a breathing spell. 

Third. And the mud, and dust, and ashes 

That are scattered on the floor, 

Fourth. Do really quite exhaust me! 
My arms and back are sore. 

Fifth. To go over walls and ceilings 

Makes your back ache worst of all. 

Sixth. And to climb up shaky ladders, 

Any moment you may fall. 



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Seventh, But there's really no use fretting, 
For it all has to be done, 

Eighth, Even if it keeps us busy 

From the morn till set of sun. 

Ninth, Now, my dears, you all are wailing, 

With the burden of your work, 

Tenth, But you'd feel lots worse about it 

If you tried your w^ork to shirk. 

Eleventh, From the garret to the cellar 

We must brush, and scrub, and scour, 

Twelfth, Whether bright the sun is shining, 
Or the rain clouds o'er us lower. 



Thirteenth. But when all the toil is over, 
All the bustling and the fuss 

Fourteenth, Then we look with pride about us. 

When we're through with all the muss. 

Fifteenth, Yes, we're busy little sweepers, 
But we try with all our might. 

Sixteenth, To sweep before our doorways 
And fix the world up bright. 

Sing together — Air, * 'See Saw.'* 
Sweeping, sweeping, sweeping up and down. 
Sweeping, sweeping, now we will clear off every frown. 
Working, working, dusting and toiling so gay, 
Happy, happy, we try to be every day. 



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March. — Line divide in center, eight face left, eight face right — 
march in two circles, brooms over head, held in both hands hori- 
zontally. Join in couples at the back, touching raised brooms 
forming arch — Rear couple shoulder brooms and march under 
arch to front, each couple following in turn — Divide into single 
lines — March to side of stage — Lines face — Kneel — Raise broom 
over head, pose eight counts — Face front, repeat. March in two 
circles — Join at back. Cross brush end of broom — Forward by 
twos. Divide front — Join fours in back — Forward fours. Divide 
front — Join eight in back — Forward eight. Divide front— Join 
sixteen in back— Forward sixteen. Remain in line in front, with 
brooms crossed — Shoulder brooms. Courtesy— Single file — Exit. 



OUR NATION'S PRIDE. 

Patriotic Reading with Accompaniment of Songs. 



Can be given as a solo, or the reader may be assisted by chor- 
us. Girl carry fine large flag, suitable for Decoration Day. 

As the glowing summer sun, 

Is sinking to the west, 

We meet to greet these colors, 

Emblem of the truest, best, 

Noblest nation that he shines on, 

Home of all that's grand and free, 

Where'er floats these stars resplendent 

Gleam they forth for liberty. 

And when'er the nation's children 

View ' 'Old Glory" floating fair. 

To their hearts and lips this music comes 

And breathes forth on the air — 

**0h! say can you see, by the dawn's early light 
What so proudl}^ we hailed in the twilight's last 

gleaming — 
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the 

perilous fight, 
0*er the ramparts we watched, where so gallantly 

streaming, ' ' 

Yes; the dear star spangled banner! 
How the sight does thrill and cheer, 
As under its great strength we rest 

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And never doubt or fear, 

For its grandeur held the nation, 

Her sons would not let it fall, 

They fought and bled and died for it, 

And raised the glorious call — 

''The Union forever, hurrah, boys, hurrah, 

Down with the traitor, and up with the stars, 

For we'll rally round the flag, boys, we'll rally once 

again, 
Shouting the battle cry of freedom." 

Come we now too late for glory? 
No! With us the great charge lies, 
To glorify this noble flag, 
And hold it near the skies. 
Revere and love and cherish it, 
And the freedom that it signs 
And flourish its bright colors. 
Where'er oppression grinds. 

**Her mandates make heroes assemble. 
When liberty's form stands in view. 
Her banners make tyranny tremble, 
When borne by the red, white and blue.** 

The brave youth of America 
Must keep the standard high. 
Our sons for it may never more 
Be forced to fight and die; 
But should its stars be menaced, 
Or its clear hues bear a stain 
Again we'll find they'll rally 
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For the children will be loyal 
They will love and guard its might 
They will cherish all its stories, 
They will keep its colors bright, 
And its fame will ne'er diminish, 
Its prestige ne'er grow old, 
And forever we will chant its praise 
With voices free and bold— 

'*Then conquer we must 

For our cause it is just. 

And this be our motto, 'In God is our trust.' 

And the Star Spangled Banner 

Forever shall wave, 

O'er the land of the free 

And the home of the brave. 

— Maude M, Jackson. 



MEMORIAL DAY. 

Exercise for Eleven Boys, Age 8 to lo Years. 



Letters may be used if desired, placed on top of flag staS. 
Air— '^Rally Round the Flag." 
Come boys, today we'll tell the tale 

Of heroes brave and true, 
Who gave this happy land its glorious freedom, 
For we love to tell the story and give honor to 
the brave, 
Who shouted the ''Battle cry of Freedom!" 
M 
Recite. 
Many were the sons and fathers 

Who marched bravely off to war, 
Many fell on field of battle, 
Some returned with many a scar. 

E 
Everyone of these brave heroes, 

We give love and homage due. 
Praise and honor to the dear sons, 

Who saved our grand union true. 
M 
May the children always love them. 

And remember on this day, 
How they marched to drum and bugle, 

To the fight so far away. 

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O 

On the battle field we see them, 
Striving for the banner bright, 

Equal rights, true justice ever, 

Fought they grandly for the right. 

R 

Round this glorious flag they rallied 
Forward with their battle cry, 

*' Union for ever — ever!'* 
Never can their glory die. 

I 

In the wildest, strongest struggle 
Ever made in freedom's name, 

These dear soldiers whom we honor, 
Saved our union! Great their fame! 

A 

As today the boys remember. 

How these patriots firm and strong. 

Stood for all that's free and noble, 
We will praise them loud and long. 

I. 

lyincoln, grand and loving hearted 
We fore'er his name shall chant. 

Honor Sheridan! Honor Sherman! 
Honor give to General Grant! 

D 

Do you think the nation's children 
Will forget their noble dead? 

Nay! We'll ever cherish fondly. 
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And around this starry banner 
We will rally with fond hearts, 

Loyal ever to its standard, 

And the truth its strength imparts. 



Yes! we'll hold it firm and steady, 
Proudly 'neath its folds we stand, 

May it float in deathless glory, 
O'er the schools in all our land. 

Cho. — And we'll march beneath the banner, 

And we'll love its colors bright, 
Over our schools 'twill float forever. 

We'll remember all the heroes, 
Who fought nobly for the right, 

Praising their honored names forever! 
The Union forever, hurrah boys, hurrah! 

Here is our banner, and bright with many 
a star, 
And we'll rally round the flag boys, 

And ever love the right. 
Over our schools 'twill float forever! 



DECORATION DAY. 

Exercise for Twelve Girls 8 to lo Years. 



lyCtters may be used if desired, but flowers are sufficient. 
Air— ''Hurrah for the Brave Old Flag.'^ 

Today v^e bring the flowers 

In freshest garlands here, 
In memory of our noble dead, 

Who saved our country dear. 
And all the dainty blossoms, 

A meaning sweet doth tell, 
To show our love and honor. 

For the brave who fought so well. 

D 

Recite. 

I bring the pretty daisy, 
And with the token bright, 

I honor give to the dear sons, 
Who struggled for the right. 



The Evergreen shows constancy. 
And we will ever bring 

Our tender tribute to our dead, 
And earnest praises sing. 

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C 

The Cedar shows ''Allegience'' 

A worthy thought and true, 
For b}^ this spirit these brave men, 

Saved our ''Red, White and Blue/' 

O 

The Oak leaves green and glossy, 

Will make a garland fair, 
To rest upon the soldier's grave, 

For love and reverence there. 

R 

White Roses sweet and fragrant, 

Mean freedom glad and grand, 
And these dead heroes nobly gave 

Their lives for our dear land. 

A 
This spray of Arbor Vitae, 

Shows friendship firm and pure, 
And ma}^ it reach from north to south, 

And thus for aye endure. 
T 
This Tuberose is a lovely thought, 

Appreciation true, 
And well becomes this honored day, 

When we brave deeds review. 
I 
Blue Iris means "A Messenger," 

Ah! Let us hope 'twill be, 
A messenger of love and peace, 

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o 

Oleander cries **Beware!" 

A warning may we heed, 
lyet love and justice ever rule, 

Let warriors no more bleed. 
N 
Nasturtium, rich in many a hue, 

We bring in love and pride, 
To deck the grave of noble sons. 

Who for their country died. 
D 
Here is the humble Dandelion, 

Whose brilliant yellow crest, 
Creeps here and there in living gold. 

To crown the soldier's rest. 
A 
* 'Honor in age" the Almond means, 

How beautiful the way 
To bring this thought home to our hearts, 

On our *' Memorial Day.*' 
Y 
Yellow roses sweet I bring, 

Bright and fresh and fair to see, 
For the stalwart sturdy sons. 

Who died for equal liberty. 

Come one, come all, and leave your garlands here, 

In honor of our noble sons, 
Sing praises loud and clear. 

Hurrah, hurrah, for equal rights hurrah, 
Hurrah for the brave old flag. 

That bears the stars and stripes. 
Bach girl carry flag in left hand, letter fastened on the breast. 



PATRIOTIC PANORAMA. 

Seventh and Eight Grades. 



A sketch of historic events. Introducing early American his- 
tory and events to the present day. Supported by songs, flag- 
drill, readings and living pictures. Principal speaker introduces 
various numbers. Time, thirty minutes. 

First Speaker. My country, ^^The gem of the 
ocean, the home of the brave and the free.'' On 
this day, set apart as the soldiers' Sabbath, well 
may our hearts be filled with praise and rever- 
ence for thy honored dead. 

Come, with swelling voices and loyal hearts, 
to do homage to these noble souls who gave 
their lives that we might enjoy the blessings of 
a land of liberty. 

(Enter 16 or 24 girls in white costumes, with 
small flag on shoulder, or sash of red and blue. 
Sing, Columbia the Gem of the Ocean. Colum- 
bia behind draped curtain made of two large 
flags. Let curtain be drawn aside revealing 
Columbia in pose as girls sing. Speaker pass 
to side and sit during song). 

(Speaker resume). Four centuries ago the 
gallant Genoese sailor, seeking the far East, 
first gave to civilization the wonderful news of a 

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new world. Little did the incredulous old world 
dream, that within five hundred years, this al- 
most mythical portion of the great unknown 
would dominate the Eastern hemisphere with a 
masterful influence. 

(Columbus taking position back of curtain. 
Pose as if looking far ahead). 

Looking backward we see, on that spring 
morning, Columbus landing upon the shores of 
San Salvador, looking with amazement and rev- 
erent awe at this wonderful fertile land. Col- 
umbia, thy name may well honor the noble ad- 
venturer whose faith and energy disclosed this 
country to the ignorant world. (Curtain fall). 
With tender reverent hearts do we turn to those 
intrepid souls, whose strong natures revolted 
against the old world tyranny, and, venturing all 
their hopes to the unknown West, landed at 
Plymouth Rock. (Curtain drawn. Four Puri- 
tans in costumes — two boys, two girls. Pose in 
attitude of devotion while poem is recited). The 
well known words of our poet aptly describes 
this dreary scene of the gloomy landing of the 
Pilgrim Fathers. (Enter girl and recite poem of 
Mrs. Hemans, ^^The breaking waves etc''). 

Speaker. The same spirit of sturdy independ- 
ence which prompted the Pilgrims to flee from 
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off the galling yoke of tyrannical taxation. 
Braving the danger of trial for treason, the gal- 
lant band in Boston enacted the determined 
scene of the Boston Tea Party. 

(Curtain drawn. Four boys in Indian suits. 
Two boxes of tea, hatchets, etc. Pose while one 
girl sings three verses of song to tune of Yankee 
Doodle Dandy. 

''I'll drink no tea, dear sir," said he 
Yankee Doodle Dandy. 

Columbia on this day gives honored tribute to 
the stalwart soldiers who starved and suffered in 
the dreary camp at Valley Forge and, with deep 
prayers of thankfulness, breathes the sacred 
name of Washington. (Curtain reveals Wash- 
ington in Continental uniform, yellow and blue). 
We see him at the close of one of the grandest 
struggles ever made in Freedom's name, receiv- 
ing the surrender of Cornwallis. (Cornwallis 
extends sword to Washington. British suit of 
scarlet and white. Two pose, while chorus of 
boys enter and sing, ^^Hail Columbia," ^^Sound, 
sound the tramp of,'' etc.) How the memory of 
that important event rings in the stirring words 
of (enter boys) (''Sound," etc.) 

America sadly, yet proudly on this 30th of 
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the graves of the boys in blue who thirty-eight 
years ago, marched boldly forth under the rip- 
pling folds of Old Glory. 

The fields of Gettysburg, Shiloh, Chattanooga 
and Look Out Mountain bear witness on this 
sacred day of the nation's remembrance. 

(Introduce here any appropriate recitation; 
^^Bay Billy,'' '^Home Sweet Home," or any pre- 
ferred selection). 

Speaker. To-day Columbia bends in homage 
as we '^ Cover them over with beautiful flowers.'' 
(Enter twelve girls with flowers and sing, '^Cover 
them over with beautiful flowers," etc.) (Colum- 
bia, with soldiers at *^ Parade Rest." Columbia 
kneel during song). 

But one brief year ago, the battle cry of 
^ 'Rally Round the Flag Boys" again echoed 
from shore to shore of our vast empire, and this 
time North and South united under the starry 
banner, went forth to aid humanity's cause and 
strike again the glorious blow for the freedom of 
a struggling people. 

Columbia's sons sprang ready to defend her 
honor and her flag and gave their lives to crush 
another tyrant's cruel cause. On the hills of 
Kl Caney, at Santiago, at Manila in the far 
Orient, the boys in blue thundered the procla- 
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and grief places loving garlands o'er tlie sleep- 
ing heroes, as v\^e sadly 

''Remember the Maine.'* 

(Tableau — soldier, sailor with anchor — Colum- 
bia kneel). 

Over the warriors of a century ago, up to the 
present day, our fragrant tributes will be laid as 
the lesson of their noble sacrifice for Country is 
borne upon our minds. (Columbia and new 
countries pose until close of piece). 

Columbia's flag now floats around the world, 
and in her sheltering arms she holds the feeble, 
oppressed and ignorant. (Enter flag-drill of 16 
to 24 girls). She wall raise them to the full ap- 
preciation of what this glorious Star Spangled 
Banner means to mankind, and our heroes will 
not have died in vain. (Sing Star Spangled 
Banner). 

Final Group. — Flag-drill march to back. Columbia march to 
stage center. Sailor and soldier on right. Columbus, Puritans on 
left. Washington and Cornwallis on right. Boston Tea Party, 
left. Chorus at back, sing "America." 



CARNIVAL OF THE MUSES. 

Suitable for Commencement Work. Eighth Grade. 
Synopsis. 
Euterpe, goddess of Music, and Thespia, goddess of Drama, 
summon Flora, goddess of Flowers, Ceres, goddess of Harvest, 
Persephone, daughter of Ceres, and Diana, goddess of the Chase, 
to a Carnival of Song and Story; Helen of Troy and Cleopatra are 
also invited. The goddess of Fate appears. These two mortals 
implore Fate to tell for them the distant future. Fate complies 
and brings before them the events and great characters of the 
coming centuries even to the present day. Time one hour. 

CAST OF CHARACTERS: 

Music, EuTKRPE. Two attendants in Greek gowns. 
Drama, Thkspia. 

FivORA. Six attendants with flowers, etc. 
Ceres. Wreath of poppies and wheat. 
Persephone. 

Diana. Carry silver bow and arrow. 
Fate. Pale grey suit in Greek design. 
C1.EOPATRA, 
HEiyEN OE Troy, 
ISABEI.1.A, Queen of Spain, 
Patrick Henry, 
Goddess of Liberty, 
Washington, 
LaFayette, 
Joan oe Arc, 
NAPOI.EON, 
WE1.1.1NGTON, 
Queen Titania, 
King Oberon, 
S01.DIER, 
SAI1.0R, 

Greek goddesses to wear the Greek gowns. Other characters, 
the costumes suitable to characters, 

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Stage arranged with seats at back, covered with drapery of dark 
color. Arrange for fourteen seats. L^et good music accompany 
exits and entrances. As characters finish posing, group at the 
back near the music. 

(Music. Euterpe enter, accompanied by two 
attendants.) 

Evtterpe. A fair and tender evening. My 
whole soul is filled with, the ecstacy of music. 
(Enter Thespia.) A royal greeting to you. I 
have been thinking of you and pondering upon 
the mystery of Fate. Although immortal, I look 
forward into the distant ages for some sign of the 
future, but all is blank, 

Thespia, Let us summon our dear associates 
and have a carnival of song and story, and maybe 
we can tempt Fate to reveal to us the future. 

Euterpe. Your thought is mine. (To attend- 
ants:) Go you to Flora, Ceres and Diana, say 
to them we would greet them here. (Exit 
attendants.) 

Thespia. Shall we summons any mortals ? 

Euterpe. I fancy it would be fitting to bring 
among us the two most beautiful women the world 
has known — Helen of Troy and Cleopatra. 

Thespia. Distinct in type of loveliness, their 
impress upon history is imperishable. (Music. 
Enter Flora with attendants, Diana, Ceres, Per- 
sephone. All bow low three times as group 
advances.) 



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Euterpe. Dear and gentle sisters, a cordial 
welcome to you. On this fair eve it is fitting that 
the beloved members of our ancient and powerful 
circle should meet for a joyful carnival. Think 
you not, future times and future thought will 
bear an indelible impress of our mighty power? 
Thespia, bid our sisters welcome. 

Thespia (bowing lov/). Twice and thrice wel- 
come ! We of immortal fame are not of the pres- 
ent, but of the past and future. I feel, nay know, 
that these beautiful stories of our beloved Greeks 
and Romans will be a never-failing source of in- 
terest and instruction to the future youth. To- 
day I, as goddess of the drama, foretell, that 
through its influence the education, the elevation 
of the mass of the people will be developed. 
From the beginning of the history of mankind 
have the people sought rest and instruction, and 
expansion tnrough the medium of action, song 
and story. In no more forcible manner can truth 
be presented. To me mankind owes a deep debt 
of gratitude. 

Flora, Nobly said! You give to the mind 
what I bring to the sight and nostrils of men. 
In my train is brightness, lightness, perfume 
and beauty. I can foresee how all nature through- 
out the ages rejoice in my beauty and power. I 
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given my lovely flowers. Even as I speak the 
words of a dainty mortal singing in sweetest tones 
do I hear. I will repeat it for you. (Sings, 
^^Come Buy My Flowers," by C. A. White). 
Does she not pay earnest tribute to my power? 
^^ Emblems of faith, friendship and love so true." 
Ah ! that covers the whole range of hum.an and 
immortal aff*ection. 

Ceres, How glad am I to be with you ! How 
happy when I spread my arms over the earth and 
its fruitfulness feeds the children of men. God- 
dess of Harvest am I, and blessed, indeed. And 
Persephone, dear Persephone, whom the dark 
God of Hades had stolen from me, is returned to 
me this day. (Persephone kneels at Ceres' side.) 

Diana, I am also happy; although I love the 
chase and care little for companionship, I am 
truly glad to be of your number. Are mortals 
to be among us ? (Music outside.) 

Euterpe, The two most beautiful women of 
the time are here. (Enter Cleopatra and Helen 
of Troy. All bov/ low except Cleo.) 

Tkespia, To such famous mortals we bow in 
glad w^elcome. 

Cleo, Most gracious muses ! You are alone ! 
Where are the gods ? Where is Marc Antony ? 

Helen. We passed a company of youth and 
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dently going or returning from the Olympian 
games. 

Euterpe. They have been to the games. We 
shall not be behind them in exercise and physical 
culture. Will the future women and girls follow 
the steps of our Spartan or Roman womenkind ? 
Ah! The future! Come, join in one of our 
harmonies. 

Thespia. Gladly. You will all assent? 

Cleo, I will but watch you. That will be the 
greater pleasure. (Cleo. and Helen pass to back 
and sit.) 

(Thespia, Euterpe, Diana, Ceres, Flora, Per- 
sephone join in line at back for Delsarte exercise.) 

Thespia, We are ready. (Music for exer- 
cise.) 

Ceres, Nov/, while we rest, Euterpe, thou dear 
friend of humanity, let us listen. (Leads music 
to front. Introduce any pretty classical solo 
here.) 

Euterpe. With pleasure. (Sings.) 

Diana (listening) . (All lean forward in at- 
titude of expectation and half fear) . I hear a soft, 
but resolute foot-step. My ears, trained for the 
chase, are keen to catch the faintest sound. Listen, 
hear the slow and solemn music. (Group to- 
gether — Cleo. advances to front of group— Fate 
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Persephone, I am filled with a vague fear! 
Whom can it be thus approaching? What 
dreadful presence is near us? (Leans on Ceres). 

Euterpe. Whom can this be? (Fate advances 
to front). 

Cleopalra. The Goddess of Fate! (All bow 
very low.) 

Thespza. We welcome you, most reverenced 
and awful of our circle. Unto you we turn for 
the future. 

Cleo. (Advancing). Ah! Read for us the 
future! With your mystic spell withdraw the 
veil of destiny. Who in future years shall equal 
Marc Antony, this beautiful Helen or myself? 

Helen. As mortals we cannot see the future 
as can these beauteous Muses. On this fair 
night, we implore thee, mighty mistress of the 
destinies of men, show to us the future of man- 
kind. My eager soul tries in vain to pierce the 
heavy darkness of advancing years. The future, 
ah ! read for us the mighty future. 

Fate. Ah ! Rash impatient souls, your fate 
is written upon your fair faces ! Alas ! That I 
should see the dark destiny to which your 
beauty hastens you ! 

Cleo. Tell us not of that ! Into the distant 
centuries cast your dreadful soul, and reveal to 
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Fate, Be it so ! So miglity, so potent is this 
mysterious power, that I will bring before your 
eyes the scenes of future progress. (All sit at 
rear of stage). 

From centur}^ to century do I see men strug- 
gling, fighting, nations rising and falling, 
empires created and destroyed. Through all 
the conflict and bloodshed I see the soul of 
liberty growing stronger and stronger. Won- 
derful to reveal, I see an ambitious soul pro- 
claiming a new and startling theory of the 
earth's shape. All the world is incredulous. 
A gracious, generous woman aids the courageous 
adventurer, a queen of a newer civilization, 
her name Isabella. Behold she is revealed to 
you. (Enter Isabella — speaks). To womankind 
must the nations of the earth give deepest hom- 
age, for through the nobleness of woman has 
civilization advanced. (Euterpe leads Isabella 
to rear). 

Fate, Into the far, far west does my gaze ex- 
tend. I see a vast new continent, peopled by a 
powerful race who form a nation which domi- 
nates the w^orld. Among this people has arisen, 
out of the past, new philosophies, sciences and a 
new literature. The achievements of our Greeks 
and Romans are regarded as the curious history 
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the earth, does the influence of this mighty 
nation extend. Intelligent, progressive in mind 
and body, I see the youth poring over the stor- 
ies of our noble athletes. 

Upon the shores of this continent the fairest 
goddess of all ages has risen in her majestic 
beauty. (Enter Liberty) . Liberty, in thy grand- 
eur, thou hath found an eternal and congenial 
home. 

Liberty. 

A home at last ! Beneath these skies 
Where freedom's flag triumphant flies. 
No stain its glorious beauty mars, 
Resplendent shine its glittering stars. 
Beneath its folds my soul finds rest, 
As, floating free from east to west, 
It bears upon its folds of light 
To all the world its message bright. 
Glad freedom ! Home of liberty ! 
Columbia, my soul in thee 
Is blended with thy glorious might. 
Where wrong is vanquished by the right. 
Here in thy sheltering arms find rest 
Humanity with wrongs oppressed. 
Almighty nation ! On thy shore 
My soul shall rest forevermore ! 

Eiiterpe. As an immortal, I welcome you 
among us. Even if thou art of the future, thy 
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thee, fairest goddess of time and eternity, to tliee 
we accord the highest place (all bow), the great- 
est honor. (Liberty sit on high seat at rear.) 

Fate, Within this land, this home of liberty, 
I see the people awakening. I hear the master- 
fnl voice of a great champion ringing clear. Be- 
hold a noble orator, even as those of onr time; 
the name, Patrick Henry, and his eloqnence 
startling the people to action. 

(Enter Patrick Henry — Repeat part of famous 
speech). 

Fate, I see the birth of the young nation. At 
its head is placed a noble general; a follower of 
our great god, Mars, only because it is the one 
way to deliver his people. I hear a grateful 
nation breathing the name of Washington. Be- 
loved is he, even as Csesar. 

Across the waste of waters sounds this conflict 
and other nations of the world look upon the 
struggle with amazement, some with sympathy. 
A noble man of a distant empire hears the call 
and feels the need of his suffering brother. La- 
fayette, of a country called France, speeds to the 
aid of the cause of liberty. Side by side stand 
these grand men, Washington and Lafayette, 
representing the union in spirit of the love of 
liberty. Washington, the father of a country 



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where liberty and equal rights bring womankind 
into high honor. 

Even as our Spartan maidens strive for a sound 
mind in a sound bod}^, equally do the maidens of 
this distant country develop their physical forces. 
(Here can be introduced any physical culture 
drill by 12 or 16 girls.) 

Fate, Other empires and nations will be guided 
and ruled by women through these future centu- 
ries. Even this land of the noble Lafayette will 
be saved through the leadership and divine in- 
spiration of a slender maiden, who has been im. 
pelled by a mysterious power, greater than any 
power possessed by our gods. (Enter Joan of 
Arc.) Joan of Arc leads a vast army in successful 
battle.) (Pose with uplifted sword.) 

Fate. The years pass. Another leader of this 
same people rises. Even as Alexander does his 
ambitions lead him o'er broken oaths and through 
a sea of blood to victory after victory. I see him 
addressing his army. I hear him called Napo- 
leon, the greatest general of the nineteenth cen- 
tury. He sweeps on and on! But, ah! he 
reaches the climax. A powerful nation, even as 
the Persians, oppose him. On a vast battlefield, 
called Waterloo, Wellington, the great English 
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defeat. This terrible battle decides the destinies 
of millions. 

You are weary of warfare. Ah ! ^' War is a 
terrible trade, but in the cause of the righteous 
sweet is the sound of the conflict.^' 

But I will tell you of newer legends. The 
childish mind in these times is satisfied with the 
tales of our gods and goddesses. But a daintier, 
more fanciful people have been created for these 
future children. They are called wonderful bright 
fairies and elves. So light, so pretty, so pure! 
I will bring them to you. Their queen, Titania, 
their king, Oberon. (Enter fairies, dance to- 
gether. Titania sings ^^Home of the Fairies,'' 
by C.A.White.) 

Fate. You v/ould have a brief glance at this 
new home of this beauteous goddess. Her honor 
and her flag are protected by a gallant band who 
reverence our god of the sea, Neptune. Vast 
ships of a vast navy float her flag around the 
world. On land the army guard her shores and 
the people chant a glad, new anthem, ^' The Army 
and Navy Forever, Three Cheers for the Red, 
White and Blue." 

The prophecy endeth here. I hold in my hand 
all the future of time. My commands are abso- 
lute. Muses, pass thee to thy several ways. 
(Muses pass softly off stage.) Mortals, fulfill thy 



PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 75 

destinies ! (Characters pass. Liberty remains 
at rear.) 

Fate, At thy feet, sweet Liberty, dearest be- 
loved of all (kneels) I bow in adoration, for thy 
spirit raises humanity to its highest development 
and civilizes the earth. (Pose sixteen counts. 
Music, Stars and Stripes Forever. Fate passes 
left. Liberty advances to front, with raised hand. 
Exit.) 



QUEEN OF THE YEAR. 

4th, 5th, eth, or 7tli Grades. 



Arranged for closing exercises — vShort cantata, introducing 
thirteen actors — Five male and eight female characters. 

Costumes — Father Time, Suit of dark gray made in long loose 
gown belted in at the waist. Sickle in belt and hour glass on small 
stand at left. Have small raised throne with room for two seats. 

Twelve months in costume. 

Ja7iuary — Boy of eight or ten years. Three cornered hat. 
Knee breeches. Lace ruffles at waist and neck. 

February — Older boy, as St. Valentine. Dark suit, wide hat, 
shoulder cape and sack of pretty valentines. 

March — Boy, Dull brown suit, yellow hair flying. One long tin 
horn at belt and one in hand. 

April — Girl dressed in pale green. Wide green hat. Sprink- 
ling can in hand. 

May — Girl in apple blossom suit of pink and white with 
flowers. 

Ju7ie — Older girl. Leading character. Loose hair. White 
gown. Roses. 

July— Boy. Red white and blue suit. Five crackers and tor- 
pedoes. 

August — Yellow suit. Girl with grains. 

September — Girl in dark green with fruits. 

October— Autumn suit of red, yellow and brown. Girl with 
basket of nuts. 

November — Tall girl in grey. Basket with small pumpkin, etc. 

December— Boy. Suit with furs and Christmas toys. 

Lines can be spoken or sujig as desired. Bach month circle the 
stage as they address Time. Father Time seated on stage. Sings. 

Air— ''Grandfather's Clock.'* 
Ah! I'm Father Time, I am hoary and old, 
And my age there are none who can know, 

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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 77 

And they say that I reck not as onward I sweep, 

How the months and the years come and go. 

But I have in my heart for each month in the year, 

An afiFection both steadfast and true, 

As they come, come, each in proper turn, 

Until all of the seasons are thro'. 

(Voices outside. Speaks.) What wild com- 
motion is this I hear? Enter, enter, friends, 
what can Father Time do for you. (Enter 
twelve months singing.) 

Air — "Annie Rooney." 

Oh! Father Time, we come to you, 
Now tell us Father, tell us true, 
Of all the months; which one to you 

Is counted as the fairest; 
Every one of us today, 
Have each our merits here to say. 
When we have finished, tell us, pray, 

Which one to you is fairest. 

Father Time (chorus to Annie Rooney.) 
Each one of you may tell me. 
Why you should the fairest be. 
Then I'll answer without fear 
Which month is the fairest of all the year. 

Each month as they speak step forward. 
January (Steps forward toward Father Time, 
kneels). 

Good Father Time, you see in me. 
The first of all this merry crowd, 

U •fG, 



78 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 

And with my coming every year 

The New Year's Bells ring clear and loud; 
I bring fresh courage to each heart, 

With me the resolution strong 
That during all the coming year 

Men promise they will not do wrong. 
They will not drink or swear or cheat, 

But ways of virtue seek with care, 
And to each fellow man the meet, 

Will be so upright, just and fair. 

P. Time. 

Alas ! The firm resolves they make 
To leave their vices great and small, 

Too often they at length forsake, 
And then do not improve at all. 

February. (Bow low.) 

I represent the second month 

As good St. Valentine; 
In February come I then 

With many a tender line, 
Which tells love's tale of joy and hope 

With earnest wish expressed. 
In many loving hearts 

I am, of all the months, the best. 

March. (Blows horn. Run swiftly about stage.) 
Good Father, they call me so rude and so bluff, 
My voice is so loud and my ways are so rough. 
My sport makes all shiver as a gale from my lips, 
Bends over the branches and tosses the ships — 
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To frighten Jack Frost and turn him to slush, 

No milder or warmer or pleasanter breeze, 

Would come on to charm them and rustle green leaves. 

Father T. (Shakes hands with March.) 
Well said, hearty March! Though you're rough and you're 

bold. 
Your will is right good and your heart is not cold. 

Api-zl. (Air ^'Gentle Annie.") 

Oh! I come. Father Time, in my beauty. 

Fresh and dainty the green that I wear, 
And gentle the showers that attend me, 

With my smiles and my tears in the air; 
Over hillside and meadow and valley, 

I trip with a light, airy tread, 
And the flowers that were sleeping so soundly 

lyift to heaven each fair dainty head — 
And Nature rejoices with me, 

Though capricious and fitful my ways, 
And the children are glad, glad to greet me 

And joyously welcome my days. 

May, (Dancing gaily.) 

With my coming, Father Time, 

Apple blossoms bloom again, 
Over hill and vale and plain 

Robins chant a glad refrain. 
Cherry trees and plum and peach 

Gayly deck themselves at night; 
And the children fondly reach 

For these nodding plumes of white. 
Glad and gay the songs they sing. 

As they dance along the lane. 



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Happily their voices ring, 

"May, dear May has come again.'* 

June. (Bending low. Raising roses over 
head.) 

Father Time, I am here in my richness 

Of summer's full beauty and bloom, 
Around me the gay roses cluster. 

How sweet is their subtile perfume. 
Now all of the hills and the valleys 

Are in their full verdure arrayed. 
Earth is fair as the Garden of Eden 

Ere from it our first parents strayed. 
The sky is so blue and so tender, 

And love seems abroad in the land; 
While beautiful flowers, the roses, 

Rich roses, a flame on each hand. 
My name is a dear one to lovers, 

My beauty the poets have sung, 
Men's whole hearts are filled with pure rapture. 

When birds in my praises give tongue. 

July. (Air, Marching Througli Georgia. 
Run about stage. Throw down torpedoes.) 

I come with glad rejoicing and with fervent hope and cheer. 

Celebrated as I am, the best month in the year. 
Loudly at my coming does the Nation strongly cheer. 

Though I am hot, dry and dusty, 
Hurrah, Hurrah, I bring the glorious Fourth! 

Hurrah, Hurrah, from East and West and North! 
Gladly do they celebrate the Independent fourth, 

Though I am hot, dry and dusty. 



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August. (Air. Bring in tlie Sheaves.) 

Now the harvest coming, Royal August brings it, 
Ripening fields of beauty, rich with yellow grain, 

Stories of winter comfort, food for all the Nation; 
Underneath the Dog Star, ripens on plains, 

Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves. 
We shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves. 

September, (Basket of fruit.) 

Now September onward comes, 
Ripened apples, peach and plums. 
Hazelnuts and blackhaws sweet, 
Gentians blossom at my feet. 
Children shout aloud their glee, 
In these last days they are free. 
Soon will ring the bells for school. 
To call them back to rote and rule, 
lyoudly do they chant my praise 
In these last vacation days. 
So they think with you and I, 
Blessings brighten as they fly. 

October, (Basket of nuts — Let tkem fall from 
hand to patter). 

Rich October's beauty glowing, 
All the land seems overflowing 
With my stores from wood and field. 
In the copse the squirrels chatter 
While the nuts fall pit, pit, patter. 
As the trees their richness yield. 
Gay Jack Frost, the sprightly fellow, 
Paints with colors rich and mellow 



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All the landscape far and wide. 
On the oak the crimson's burning, 
Brightest yellow beeches turning 
By the pleasant river side. 

November, 

(Air — "When You and I were Young, Maggie,'') 

Although I am somber and grey, Father, 

And leaden my skies overcast, 
I have in my brief space of days, Father, 

A glad time which ever will last. 
It came many long years ago, Father, 

And I know it will ne'er pass away, 
For the Nation remembers it gladly, 

'Tis our good, noble Thanksgiving Day. 
For years we've remembered the day. Father, 

With turkey and good things galore. 
And I know that the old timxcs will last, Father, 

Until you and I are no more. 

December. 

Last of all the year am I, 

And I bring much frost and cold. 
Grey the 3^ear is growing now, 

For he's getting very old. 
Though the frost nips toes and ears, 

Children's voices gaily chime 
As they prattle of my joys, 

For I bring glad Christmas time. 
Loving thoughts to all should come 

'Teace on earth, good will toward men.** 
We have answered each in turn. 

Give us your decision then. 



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Father Time, (Rising). 

Now your help I ask together, 
Help me judge novv% as to whether, 
In this contest of bright tune, 
We shall not choose lovely June^ 
Queen of all the year is she 
Aud we greet her royally. 

Father Time advances to meet June, who bows low at the last 
Hne. He seats her beside him on throne while the other months 
sing. 

Sing — Air, * 'Beautiful June. " (Bowing low). 

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful June, 
Summer has come again, beautiful June. 
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful June, 
Summer has come again, beautiful June. 

June, rising, sings. 
I am here with you once more in my pride, 
Sweet are the roses abloom on each side, 
Beautiful birds are now singing in tune, 
Telling with gladness 'tis beautiful June. 
Chorus of all as above. 

Cho. 
Softly the white clouds float over our heads, 
Green is the carpet o'er all the hills spread, 
Bright are the meadow^s with freshest of bloom, 
Gay are the roses, and rich with perfume. 

So we'll dance gaily this glad holiday, 
June is here with us, not long will she stay. 
We'll gather the sunshine, it passes so soon. 
And still in our hearts, Vv^e'U have beautiful June. 
Months join right hands — circle singing chorus — ^join hands in 

line swinging and swaying as feet are crossed alternately. Make 

the number light and joyous. Exit. 



JUVENILE PANTOMIME. 

For Girl and Boy of lo or 12 years. 
By Mrs. Mak R. Perkins. 




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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 85 

^'COMIN* THRO' THE RYE/' 

Verse i. Gin a body meet a body, 

Comin' thro' the rye, 
Gin a body kiss a body, 
Need a body cry? 

Boy. Lines i and 2, (Walk in, hands at side, meet partner at 
center of stage. Greet partner and shake hands. ) 

Lines 3 and 4, (Still holding partner's hand, kneel and kiss it, 
on line three. Rise on line four, arms extended, face expresses 
surprise, head shakes as if to say, "don't cry.") 

Girl. Lines i and 2. (Enter with circle step, hands hold skirt 
and sways in opposition, look at toe, greet partner with pleasant 
smile and hand shake.) 

Lines s and 4. (Face expresses surprise at his kissing you, 
turn to left and cover eyes with hand and begin crying, weight on 
left foot. Dry your tears and prepare for chorus. ) 

Chorus. Ilka lassie has her laddie, 

Nane, they say, ha'e I; 
Yet a' the lads they smile at me, 
When comin' thro' the rye. 

Girl. Lines i and 2, (Lean forward on advanced foot, point 
several times to self, shake head *'Yes." (^,) Back on retired foot, 
holding hand to chest, shake head *'No,") 

Lines j and 4, Hands back of head, head resting on hands and 
bent to right, look at partner with a rougish smile. ) 

Boy. Lines i and 2. (Weight on advanced foot, lean forward, 
point to self several times, smiles and shakes head *'Yes.'' 
(^. ) Weight on retired foot, hand points to partner, face expresses 
surprise, saying oh! oh!) 

Lines 3 and 4, (Take several steps back, at same time point- 
ing to partner, face says "Of course they do.") 



86 PRACTICAL PROGRAMS, 

Verse 2. Gin a body meet a body, 

Comin' frae the town, 
Gin a body greet a body 
Need a body frown? 

Girl. Lines I and 2. (Enters or rather crosses further to left 
of stage with change step, hands on hips . When partner greets 
you, pass him by with nose up in air.) 

Lmes s and 4. (Stand to right of partner, weight on both 
feet, hands at side and clenched. Turn head and look at partner 
several times, face expressing haughtiness. ) 

Boy. Lines i and 2. (Walk towards partner, takes hat off and 
bows . ) 

Lines j and 4. ( Looks bewildered, then advances on right foot, 
both arms extended, oblique front. Face expresses inquiry. ) 

Chorus. — Repeat. 

Verse 3, Amang the train there is a swain, 

I dearly lo'e mysel', 
But what's his name, or whereas his hame, 
I din'na choose to tell. 

Girl. First line. (Expression of bashfulness, finger to mouth.) 
Second line. (Hands on heart, lean forward, express joy.) 
Third line. (Use teacher's affirmation of hand and raise eye- 
brows, a coquettish smile.) 

Fourth line. (Arms extended, oblique front, shake head "No.") 
Boy. First line. (Lean forward, arms extended, face ex- 
presses "Is it I?") 

Second line. (Emphasize the above. ) 

Third line. (Advance towards partner in coaxing manner, as 
much as to say ''Oh tell me.") 

Chorus. — Repeat first two lines the same as after verses 1 and 2. 

Lines s cind 4. (Girl goes swaying off the stage, passes in 
front of partner. Just before she reaches exit, she stops and 
smiles very mischievously at him. 

Boy assumes attitude of disappointment. ) 



TM DIALOGUES 



IS RHYME 



FOE PEIMAEY SCHOOLS 



ALICE TURNER 



GERTRUDE SMITH 



SUPPLEMENTAEY TO 

PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. 



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THE RAILROAD TRAIN. 

[for seven boys.] 



First Boy [advancing and turning so that he stands with 
his face towards the audience] :— 

One is the engine, large and grand, 
That waits for the engineer's command; 
One is the engine, shining and fine, 
That stands at the head of the cars in line. 



Second boy [coming forward and standing behind first] : 

Two is the baggage-car, ready to go, 
Watched by the baggage-men, all in a row; 
Two is the baggage-car, solid and strong, 
That carries the trunks and valises along. 

Third boy [ranging himself in line] : 

Three's the express-car, with double locks; 
Send what you please in a parcel or box; 
Three's the express-car, yellow or brown. 
That carries the money from town to town. 

Fourth boy [crossing into line] : 

Four is the postal-car. Letters are here, 
Written by friends to friends who are dear. 
Four is the postal-car, open to all, 
That carries the letters for great and small. 



4 TEN DIALOGUES. 

Fifth boy [in line] : 

Five is a passenger- car, just made, 
Upholstered in plush of the latest shade; 
Five is a passenger- car, so gay, 
That carries the people who ride by day. 

Sixth boy [in line]: 

Six is a sleeping-car, pleasant sight! 
In comfort and peace you may ride all night. 
Six is a sleeping-car, gorgeous and bright. 
That carries the people who ride by night. 

Seventh boy: — 

Seven's a dining-car, charming and cool, 
With tables and chairs and a vestibule. 
Seven's a dining-car, large and neat, 
That carries the people who travel and eat. 



All together: — 



This is a train, all ready to go, 
That works for all the world, you know. 
That goes as fast as a bird with wings. 
Clear the track ! Clear the track! when the loud 
bell rings! 

Minna C. Smith. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 

WHAT TO DO. 

[for two boys.] 



George: — A soldier and a sailor, 

A raercliant and a tailor, 

A lawyer and a grocer man, 

A doctor. Well, who can 

Decide what it is best to be? 

Let me see, — 

A dry-goods man, base ball, 

A tinsmith, a reporter ''on call,'' 

An actor, a salesman, a lumberman, 

Well, I must decide if I can. 

A sailor has a life that's free; 

The world is his to choose; 
And though while that a fact may be. 

He yet the world may lose. 

All men can soldiers be on call. 
When needed by their State; 

A soldier's life's not mine at all; 

I'd rather be a captain tall, 
Or else a captain's mate. 

I w^ould not be a merchant, 

Nor yet a grocer man. 
Well, John, what would you be? 

Do tell me, if you can. 

John : — I think that it would wiser be 

Just to wait. 
There is much for us to do. 
Time is going, that is true; 
But each day wall surely show 
Something needful we should know 

For our fate. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 

Never mind what we may choose, 
There'll be much to gain or lose 

Every day. 
So you see we can but wait, 
Work and study; and our fate — 
Be it lawyer or lumberman — 
We'll decide it when we can, — 

So I say. 



THE ROSEBUD RING. 

[for six girls, each one with a rosebud in her hand.] 

Kate [who is a little older and taller than any of the 
others]: 

Six little girls, and what do you think? 
They live upon nothing but victuals and drink; 
And like the old lady, on this kind of diet 
It's very hard work for them all to be quiet. 

The six recite in concert: — 

Six little girls are we, are we. 

All as quiet as can be, 

Except when we laugh, or play, or sing, 

Or dance about in a rosebud ring. 

[All join hands and circle round as in the game "Ring 
around -a-rosy." Then they fall back into line and speak 
in turn.] 

Susie: — We have a new game called the Rosebud Ring; 
And when we play it, we laugh and sing; 
We join hands so, 
And away we go. 
[When Susie says: **We join hands so/' she turns to 
Mamie, who is next to her, and takes Mamie's hand. At 
the words ^^Away we go," they go up to Helen.] 



TEN DIALOGUES, 7 

Mamie: — We are rosebuds two; 

And we come to you, 

Just to see 

If it shall be 

Eosebuds three? 
[Helen takes Mamie's hand and the three go to Louie.] 
Helen: — Now you see 

We are rosebuds three, 

We want one more. 

Will you be 

Eosebud four? 
[All go on to Xellie.] 
Louie: — Four little rosebuds in a row; 

There ought to be one more, I know. 

Dear little friend, will you come with me, 

That five little rosebuds there may be? 
[The five, hand in hand, turn towards Kate.] 
Nellie: — Five little rosebuds waiting here 

For you to come wdth us, my dear. 

Six is our number, don't you see? 

Six little rosebuds there must be. 
[Kate hesitates a moment, as if thinking whether or 
not she had better come. Then she walks over to the 
five and they join hands, and circle about her.] 

Kate: — Six little rosebuds and what do you think, 

They've sunshine for food, and dew to drink. 
Six little rosebuds fresh and fair 
Smile and nod in the summer air. 

[The five stop circling and repeat with Kate, in con- 
cert] : — 

Six little girls are we, are we, 

All as quiet as can be, 

Except when we laugh, or play, or sing, 

Or dance about in a rosebud ring. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 




THE STARS AND STRIPES. 



[This exercise is for all of the pupils in the room. 
Each child should have a small flag in the right hand. 
All recite in concert, slowly waving the flags back and 
forth as they remain seated at their desks.] 

The stars and stripes a hundred years 
Have floated towards the sky. 
We will be proud of our country's flag, 
Ind love it till we die. 

First little girl, rising, says: — 

From city homes and country homes, 
From mountain and from plain, 
We hear the echoes of our praise 
And praise our flag again. 

All in concert, waving flags: — 

The stars and stripes a hundred vears 
Have floated towards the sky; 
We will be proud of our country's flag, 
And love it till we die. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 

Second little girl, rising: — 

Our country is the fairest land 
On which the sun shines down; 
Our flag is loved three thousand miles, 
In country and in town. 

All in concert: — 

The stars and stripes a hundred years 
Have floated towards the sky; 
We will be proud of our country's flag, 
And love it till we die. 

First little boy, rising: — 

The people who have loved this flag 
Are living far and near; 
To sixty million faithful hearts 
This flag is very dear. 

All in concert: — 

The stars and stripes a hundred years 
Have floated towards the sky; 
We will be proud of our country's flag, 
And love it till we die. 

Second little boy, rising: — 

And when we boys in future years 
To be brave men shall grow, 
We will defend our country's flag 
From every foreign foe. 

All rise, and standing, wave their flags, and repeat:— 

The stars and stripes a hundred years 
Have floated towards the sky; 
We will be proud of our country's flag, 
And love it till we die. 

Minna C. Smith. 



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TEN DIALOGUES. 



A FRUIT PIECE. 

[for five boys.] 



Frank : — This is an orange, and all the year round 
On the trees in Florida they are found; 
And sweet white blossoms one always sees 
While the green and ripe oranges hang on 
the trees. 

Sometimes they are green when sent away, 
But they ripen well before many a day: 
Then w^e may buy them, all yellow and 

sweet, 
And there's nothing J like so well to eat. 

George: — This is an apple, so round and red; 

They grow in a great many states, 'tis said; 
And nothing is prettier for one to see 
Than the pink-and- white buds of an apple 

tree. 
Some apples are sour and some are sweet; 
And there's nothing I like so well to eat. 

James: — This is a banana, and from many miles 
It comes to us from the southern isles. 
It is always warm where bananas grow, 
And there's nothing Jlike so well, you know. 

Henry: — Lemons grow in warm countries, too. 

If we had no lemons, what should w^e do? 
We make lemonade and it's good, I think; 
There's nothing Jlike so well to drink. 

Charlie: — These are grapes, so purple and sweet; 
There's nothing I like so well to eat. 
The grapes are dried for raisins too, 
And I like them very much, don't you? 



TEX DIALOGUES. 11 

COMING MEN. 

[for two boys.] 

John:— We are the coming men! 

Look at us well, and when 

We shall make the laws for you 

With our judgment proven true, 

You will then look back and say, 

"I knew they would on exhibition day." 

To be strong and to be true 

Is my plan; 

Yonder boy may be a dude 

If he can. 

I prefer the older style, 

Now forgotten for a while, 

Of a man. 

Never mind my hat and coat, 
Prohibition gets my vote; 
And my word shall be my note, — 
That's my plan. 

Clarence [with gesture towards John] : 
He refers to me as a "dude.'^ 
I should scarcely dare be rude 
With his future or his plan. 
I've no doubt he'll be a man, 

But he'll never know the style, 
And the girls will always smile 
When they see his coarse shoe leather, 
Made by the j^ard for stormy weather. 

^^Never mind my coat," says he. 
But ladies do. Just look at me, 
My coat fits me — quite the thing — 

Lara 



12 TEN DIALOGUES. 

Approbation sure to bring. 
I will help him laws to make 
And fine foreign customs take. 

[The two join hands and say together] : 

And we both will win success; 
We'll deserve it; nothing less. 



BESSIE'S GRANDMOTHERS. 

[for three little girls.] 

[Grandmamma Gray in cap and spectacles, with knit- 
ting work. 

Grandmamma White, in similar dress, reading from a 
book. 

Bessie, a small girl, playing with her doll. She puts it 
down on a chair, and comes and leans against Grand- 
mamma Gray.] 

Bessie: — Tell me a story, Grandmamma, 
I'm tired of my doll and play; 
What did you use to do yourself 
When you were little, all day? 

Grandmamma Gray: — 

When 1 was a little girl, my dear, 

I used to work, not play; 
It would have been thought very queer 

To idle the hours away. 

When 1 was a little girl, my dear, 

I never dreamed of a doll 
Like yours, — of wax! My doll was of rags, 

And she had no hair at all. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 13 

Bessie:— How funny, how funny, grandmamma! 
Did you love your bald dolly, say? 
Or didn't you and she 

Ever have any time to play? 

[Grandmamma White puts down her book on her lap, 
and listens to the conversation.] 

Grandmamma Gray: — 

No, I used to work most of the time, 

When T was as big as you; 
I made my aprons, pieced a quilt, 

And learned to bake and brew. 

I said ''Yes, madam/' and ''No sir," 

W^ith most respectful bow; 
It was the proper thing to do; 

Why don't they do so now? 

What do you think, good Mrs. White? 

Wasn't it so in your day? 
And don't you think our olden style. 

Was much the better way? 

I really feel these later ways 

Are not the proper thing. 
These teaching children dancing steps, 

And how to speak and sing. 

Grandmamma White: — 

I think it's a pretty custom 

For little ones to grow 
In every grace of head and heart, 

And every good to know. 

Now, here's our little Bessie, 
I'm sure, dear Grandma Gray, 

She's learned as many useful things 
As we did in our day. 



14 TEN DIALOGUES. 

She can sew and darn quite neatly, 

And is respectful quite, 
And studies her arithmetic, 

And does her knitting right. 

She's learned some pretty versos; 

Bessie, won't you repeat 
That Robin poem, darling? 
I think it's very sweet. 

Bessie [stands up, bows to each old lady] : 

^'In June, in June," sang the robin, 
I will build me a nest so high 

In the elm-tree's nodding branches, 
Where harm cannot come nigh. 

^'I will joy in the earth's glad morning, 
And be glad in the sunshine bright, 

I will leave the day no sorrow, 
But sing for its gift of light. 

'^I will fill the world with sweetness, 

As I build my nest so high 
In the elm- tree's nodding branches. 

That reach out towards the sky." 

So the nest was built securely. 

And three little robins grew 
In safety among the branches 

Under the skies so blue. 

[Bovv'S and sits down.] 

Grandmamma Gray: — 

That's very pretty, Bessie; 

Perhaps, dear Grandma White, 
There's something in these modern ways 

That I can praise aright. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 



15 



It's good to work, but it's also good 
To learn the love of beauty; 

And children may learn in many ways 
The loveliness of duty. 



MAY AND JUNE. 

[for three little girls. 1 



Carrie: — *T is the time when flow^ers bloom, 
And the breezes seem to say, 
As they drift into the room, 
^^ Summer's here! Be gay, be gay.'' 

From the roses in the hedge. 
From the grasses bending low, 

All things have a joy in June, 
And its beauty all things know. 

Ada. — Yes, but all the spring was fair, 

Violets blossomed everywhere, 
Violets white and violets blue, — 
Oh, I love the springtime, too. 

All the birds sang everywhere. 
And, although the June time's fair, 
Something comes in with the spring 
That the summer does not bring. 

Fanny: — Yes, you both are in the right; 

Spring and summer both are bright; 
And what makes spring dear to you 
Is the promise June proves true. 

There's a something in the air, 
Saying, '^ All things brigjht and fair 
Swift are coming. Life's in tune 
With the promises of June." 



16 



TEN DIALOGUES. 



A BUNCH OF PANSIES. 



[For four girls and tv/o boys. One of the girls must be 
taller and older and one must be younger and smaller 
than the other two girls and the little boys.] 

Ella [the tallest girl, standing a little apart from the 
other children, who are in a group together]:— 

Pansies are for thoughts, they say, 

Pansies serious and gay, 

Pansies purple, brown, and white, 

Pansies dull and pansies bright; 

Pansies yellow, pansies blue; 

Let them speak their thoughts to you. 

Willie: — I wear the royal purple; 

Kings love my color grand. 

1 bring you thoughts of splendor 

From many a far-off land. 

Purple in shadows, morn and eve, 
The distant mountains seem; 
And there are royal purple lights 
When sunset^s glories gleam. 



Grace:— Sunshine is yellow, so is gold. 

And pansies who this color hold 
Lift smiling faces to the sun, 
And wear his colors every one. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 17 

And if the day is bright or dark, 
It does not change their grace; 
Each yellow pansy always shows 
A sweet and happy face. 

May: — Fm not so gay as my two friends, 
But I am not cast down; 
For I know some people like to see 
A modest dress of brown. 

Herbert: — A merry blue sailor pansy am I, 

I give you thoughts of the sea and sky; 
My jacket and cap are finer far 
Than those of any jolly jack tar. 

Beth [a tiny little girl in a white dress]: — 

Let other pansies shine and glow ; 

I'm but a little thing, I know. 

A tiny pansy, dressed in white, 

With golden lines on my forehead bright. 

I don't suppose you think, at all. 
When you look at me, for I'm so small. 
I don't bring thought, I'm only meant 
To bring you love, and I'm content. 



OLD TIMES AND NEW. 

[for a girl and two boys.] 



Frank: — I have heard my grandpa say 
That it was the old-time way, 

Years ago, 
To learn a graceful bow, — 
Not the stiflf ones they teach now, 

As you know. 



18 TEN DIALOGUES. 

Then boys were always told 
To be courteous to the old, 

Come what might, 
And to walk with slower pace, 
Wear a kindly, smiling face, 

And do right. 

Charles: — Yet our grandpapas must see 

That we' ere always taught to be 

Courteous quite; 
If with less of grace I bow, 
It's because I don't know how,- • 

Honor bright! 

When my grandfather was young, 
Did he always twist his tongue 

To speak well ? 
Did he never in his life 
Tear his coat or lose his knife? 

He won't tell. 

Edith:— Yes; I've heard my grandma say 
That she thinks the old-time way 

Was more wise. 
I'm sure I don't know why nor how, 
These are good days we have now 
In my eyes. 

Let us each an effort make, 

For our dear grand-parents' sake. 

To succeed; 
And to show them if we try 
We'll do better by and by, 

Word and deed. 



TEN DIALOGUES. 19 



WHAT IS CHRISTMAS ? 



1st Voice:— What is Christmas, anyway? 

Why should bells so joyous ring? 
Why should children be so gay, 
And with happy voices sing? 

2d Voice: — Long ago across the sea, 

Christ was born on Christmas day; 
O'er the hills of Galilee 
Shone a star of brightest ray. 

And a might}^ angel band 

Sang the joyous song of heaven, 

*Teace, good will, every land, 
Unto you a child is given.'' 

1st Voice: — Why should Christ become a child, 
In this world of pain and woe? 
Why upon that Christmas wild 
Did he come to us below? 



2d Voice: — We were lost in sin and shame 

When our Lord from heaven came down; 
'Twas to save us;that He came, 
'Twas to gain for us a crown. 

Unison: — Wondrous Child of long ago 

Make our youthful hearts as Thine, 
Keep us spotless as the snow. 
Joyous as Thy glad birthtime. 



20 TEN DIALOGUES. 



And on merry Christmas days, 

While our hearts with joy are wild, 

Let us not forget to praise 
Him who once became a child. 




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